It is well known that intentional use of mnemonics can improve the formation and recall of memory. Intentional memory control is assumed to help us to remember valued memories while suppressing ...

Working memory and attention are closely related concepts. Working memory is defined as the ability to control attention, and distraction (e.g., irrelevant emails or text messages). WMC is critical ...

A new study changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons that respond to learning events and control memory recall.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researchers who reviewed scientific literature on lucid dreaming now think that it could be a treatment for trauma and anxiety. Lucid dreams are ...