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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.

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 ...

Over the past couple of decades, attention spans have shrunk. Tethered to our computers and smartphones, we carry our little ...

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 ...

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We have all heard the old saying, "Sleep on it," when trying to solve a problem or making an important decision. There might be some scientific truth to that advice, especially when it comes to ...