Memory is a miracle of human biology, the essence of human life, but, nevertheless, the process is so complex that it is still not fully understood and not studied.. As a physiological process of information storage and retrieval, memory is not perfect and therefore vulnerable to certain destructive forces.. These forces can be both internal and external and can affect any part of memory: sensory, long-term or short-term.. According to foxnews. com, there are memory killers, avoiding which can help the brain function and make the most of its capabilities..

Smoking Several studies have shown that a large percentage of smokers, especially middle-aged and older smokers, experience a decline in both memory and general cognitive abilities..

Malnutrition Like any engine, the human brain needs fuel, namely glucose. If the brain doesn't get enough fuel, it can't function properly..

Herpes In most cases, herpes won't make you forget your colleague's name or where you put your keys.. But there is a more serious form of infection known as herpes encephalitis that can cause severe memory loss.. Herpes encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, one of the most serious infections of the central nervous system..

Stressful situations Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that stressful situations take away a particle of memory and send the memories in it to inaccessible corners of the subconscious.

Hypnosis What is done during hypnosis is usually forgotten. This phenomenon is called post-hypnotic amnesia.. Moreover, this happens only to those people who, before hypnosis, are sure in advance that they will forget everything that happens during it.. However, this is a temporary effect, since most events can be easily recalled in memory with specially selected phrases or actions..

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