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Short term memory loss is the process of forgetting things that recently happened. Additionally, anything that is in the memory for 15-30 seconds is considered Short Term Memory. For example, temporarily memorizing a phone number until you get the chance to write it down. A Study by George A. Miller (1956) illustrated that the memory load for normal adults is seven chunks of information when it is first presented, however, other studies have shown that some people have as much as nine and others have as few as five chunks of information. Fundamentally, some examples of short term memory loss are misplacing common objects such as keys, forgetting names, not being able to think of a right word and walking into a room and not remembering why you are there. Many people suffer from Short Term Memory Loss. Sleep Apnea is a major cause of Short Term Memory Loss. Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder where breathing temporarily stops during sleep. Some symptoms of Sleep Apnea are morning headaches, snoring, and daytime fatigue. One of the reasons sleep apnea affects the memory is because during the night, the brain is briefly deprived of oxygen and lack of oxygen eventually impacts the function of the brain and memory. Also, medications can clog the memory and cause Short Term Memory Loss. Medications may have side effects which can affect a person's ability to function normally. Side effects are the unexpected symptoms a person may experience when taking a drug. All medications have side effects, but side effects for each drug can vary greatly. Side effects range from minor symptoms such as nausea, headache, and skin rashes to more serious side effects such as heart rhythm disorders, liver damage, or even death. It is often impossible to predict whether side effects will occur. The impact of side effects on persons may vary because of individual genetic factors. A person who has a family history of a particular condition, the chances of experiencing the side effects may be greater. Interactions with other drugs or foods can also trigger side effects. Examples of such medications are sleep-aids, anti-anxiety medications, and pain killers. sleep-aids, anti-anxiety medications, and pain-killers cause chemical changes to the brain and eventually kills brain cells. Stress can lead to short term memory loss. Chronic stress such as being overworked or having arguments at home can affect brain size, its structure and how it functions. Stress begins at the Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal Axis in the brain and on the kidney which controls the body's reaction to stress. When the brain detects stressful situation, the Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal Axis becomes instantly activated and eventually releases a hormone called Cortisol. High levels of Cortisol can damage the brain and can lead to short term memory loss. Some necessary steps to help prevent short term memory loss are by getting the adequate amount of sleep, exercising and avoiding unnecessary medications can reduce the chances of experiencing short term memory loss.