Why does stress make you forget? Neuroscientist Gustavo Deco explains how your brain shifts from learning to survival mode.

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 ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...

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, ...

Making smart decisions is a product of intelligence; that’s why Jeff Bezos is a proponent of recognizing two-way doors. (Bezos also feels the the smartest people often change their minds, not because ...

What you do? It starts with what you know. Here are seven ways to learn faster and retain more. 1. Test yourself. A classic study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest shows ...

Connections Between Music and Memory Music has long been celebrated for its cognitive and emotional benefits. While much of ...

Didn't learn a musical instrument? It may not be too late to benefit. A new study suggests that learning an instrument in ...

A specific extract from the root of the American ginseng plant protects brain connections and improves memory in aged rats.

As the body ages, changes in the bacteria living inside the digestive system can lead to a weakened sensory connection ...