Psychologist Daniel Kahneman made an important distinction between what he called the Experiencing Self and the Remembering ...

How well our memory works is determined by a complex combination of things, but we can assess it at home for free ...

A loved can’t recall a recent experience or the name of an actor in the movie they just saw. Are these normal signs of ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

Think about the last time you studied for an exam. You probably read your notes, went through textbooks, maybe even watched a ...

People often want to cherish their childhood memories but fail to recall their favorite moments after many attempts due to ...

Students often equate late-night study marathons with academic success. But research from Harvard suggests there are smarter ...

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

Recent advances in cognitive development research have shed considerable light on how children encode, consolidate and retrieve information from their everyday experiences. Studies have demonstrated ...

A good sleep is essential for your brain health. Consistent lack of sleep can damage memory, concentration, and even increase ...

The “tip of my tongue” feeling suggests that some, but not all, of the brain’s memory network has been activated, explain our ...

Learning new information about the world—like details from a fantasy realm—engages brain regions distinct from those used to ...