In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

Science reveals handwriting significantly improves how the brain learns and retains information. Using pen and paper slows ...

From cherished family moments to critical academic concepts, memory shapes who we are and what we can become. At its core, memory is what enables us to truly live. As we grow, we’re like blank ...

During the essential years of childhood, a child is able to learn, remember, and utilize the information, and this ability is the foundation of all future acade ...

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...

Researchers found that older adults learned a memory task best after practicing multiple related tasks, suggesting that diverse cognitive training supports mental sharpness as we age. When Ilber ...

Manipulating important non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes using light prevented fear memories from being retained long-term, according to new research. The findings add to growing evidence ...

Harvard Medical School researchers discovered that 'sleeping on it' enhances brain performance, as published in JNeurosci. The study involved participants learning a typing sequence, revealing ...