Amnesia can be described as the inability to recall information from one’s memory. Even though it is a common theme in movies and books, it is a fairly uncommon illness.

• Traumatic head injury
• Head injuries
• Tumors
• Anoxia
• Infections of the brain
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia
• Hippocampus damage

If a person goes through any of the following, their risk of acquiring amnesia may rise:

• A concussion-related head injury.
• Neurosurgery.
• Seizures or stroke.
• chance of memory loss.
• Elevated blood pressure.
• Emotional stress resulting from trauma or abuse.
• Blood cholesterol levels that are high.
• A previous history of migraines.

• Memory loss is the primary symptom.
• Difficulty picking up new information.
• Difficulty recalling recent information, events, or locations.
• Fabricated or entirely made-up false recollections that are not aimed at misleading people.
• Feeling confused or lost.
• Having trouble remembering specifics about events, places, or historical facts.

• Wear protective headgear while engaging in activities that could cause a brain injury, such as cycling, skiing, boxing, etc.
• Always fasten the seatbelt when driving a car, and abstain from using drugs or alcohol when operating a motor vehicle.
• Refrain from binge drinking or abusing drugs.
• Quit smoking as it is proven to raise the chance of mental deterioration.
• Maintain a healthy level of mental activity, such as traveling, reading, and playing activities that need mental involvement.
• Maintain normal blood pressure.
• Manage blood sugar levels.
• Keep a healthy weight.