However, some people have specific cases of exceptional memory, like having an uncanny head for numbers, or an obsessive ...

In this episode, Professor Charan Ranganath, director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at UC Davis and author of Why We Remember, reveals how memory truly works. He explains how our choices shape the ...

Researchers are designing studies that better represent how memory works in daily life, leading to discoveries about how to intervene when it falters.

Teachers can implement consistent routines, provide accessible supports, and empower students to figure out what helps them ...

Cognitive training boosts memory and thinking skills through regular, targeted practice. Progressive, challenging exercises help your brain remember information and improve everyday recall. Memory ...

Researchers shot lasers into brain cells and triggered illusions on demand—a breakthrough that’s rewriting how we see the ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

DHA and EPA—may help protect your brain from inflammation as you age, says Dr. Small. Getting them in food form is best, but ...

This suggests the brain applies different rules based on the strength of the original memory. Weak memories, like those for animal images, are more likely to be rescued. Stronger memories may already ...

Across over a dozen studies, researchers examined direct memory and attention outcomes from eating a small amount of ...

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant ...