Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as ...

It doesn’t take an extraordinary brain to get smarter about remembering. From techniques used by memory champions to fundamentals like securing enough sleep and maintaining healthy behaviors, just ...

In a recent post, I reviewed a number of basic memory strategies. Now we’ll turn to memory aids—physical tools that you can use to augment your memory. Anyone with mild memory problems can benefit ...

Penny Van Bergen receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Association for Psychological Science, and the NSW Department of Education. With school and university exams looming, ...

Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the Stowers Institute has identified the mechanism that makes a fleeting moment ...

As we age, changes often occur in our sense of smell and cognitive capacity. But new research reveals a simple way to potentially shore up brain power as we get older–by letting scent waft through the ...