Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...
Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...
A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...
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There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...
Memory is a continually unfolding process. Initial details of an experience take shape in memory; the brain’s representation of that information then changes over time. With subsequent reactivations, ...
A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...
Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...
Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...