text: i'm begining to worry that i'm losing my memory;  what should i do? names and faces are harder to correlate, i can't seem to remember events that happened a few years ago, and i don't seem to absorb as much information as i used to.  is there anything that i can do to get my brain to work a bit better in this regard?  i'm almost thirty and of spanish background if that makes a difference. i'm not sure why i am answering this - you'll forget to check back to get the answer...  but there are (at least) two ways to treat memory loss:  chemically and exercise.  certain chemicals such as ginko bloba have shown good results for improving brain function.  check a health food store.  exercising your brain is critical to keeping it sharp.  check out some memory sites for techniques and practice.  challenge your mind.  read the memory book.  try to memorize on your way to work - license plates, the day's to do list, every crossing street in order, etc.  practice and nmemonics can drastically improve your memory.  go to google images and search for pictures of random strangers.  create flash cards and make up names of the people.  test yourself.