Psychologists call it “offline waking rest.” In its purest form, offline waking rest can be closing your eyes and zoning out ...

UC Davis professor Charan Ranganath says when we look at memory as a resource to pull from, as opposed to a comprehensive archive of the past, we can make mindful choices in the present to curate a ...

Memory is an essential part of daily life, from recalling important events to remembering names and tasks. While age and ...

Have you ever forgotten a lunch date and stood up a good friend? This can be embarrassing and disconcerting, a potential sign that your memory just isn’t what it used to be. But, according to a new ...

You won’t want to forget these tips. A neuroscientist is revealing five simple things you can do every day to stimulate your brain and improve your memory — from getting eight to 10 hours of sleep a ...

Whether you want to improve your memory for everyday life, school, or work, it’s kind of hard to know where to start. After all, memory is kind of mushy and not a traditional "hard skill" like coding.

This is a column about a helpful trick that will radically improve your memory with minimal effort so you can learn faster. But before I get to the science behind the technique and how it can help you ...

Missing keys, forgetting appointments, losing track of important tasks. Sounds familiar? Though occasional lapses are normal, keeping the brain and memory in top form is crucial. Memory loss is a ...

After a long day of work, the only thing you feel like doing is scrolling on your phone. Unfortunately, doomscrolling damages your cognition, memory, and attention span. It might make you feel good in ...

How do you keep your memory sharp in old age? Try going to bed and smelling the roses, according to scientists. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience details how exposing ...

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