It doesn’t take an extraordinary brain to get smarter about remembering. From techniques used by memory champions to fundamentals like securing enough sleep and maintaining healthy behaviors, just ...

There are many changes in our body as we age, and one such change is decreasing cognitive abilities. As we grow older, our ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

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Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

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So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the best way to learn faster and retain more. Granted, taking a test kind of ...

Losing keys, forgetting passwords, and misplacing glasses can be frustrating. These events typically occur when the brain is overloaded. However, as our brains age memory lapses can become more ...