Oh, how familiar it is: You put your phone down and a few minutes later, you’re looking for it in the kitchen, in your purse, on the floor — did I leave it in the car? Or you run into a neighbor and ...

As a researcher investigating how electric brain stimulation can improve people's powers of recollection, I'm often asked how memory works—and what we can do to use it more effectively. Happily, ...

As a memory scientist, I often get asked, “How can I improve my memory?” The exciting news is that there is a growing body of scientific evidence to show us how to do that. Here are 5 tips, based on ...

Memory creation and management is a complex process where the human brain collects, stores and recalls information that we need for various tasks. Yet these memories also play a more human role by ...

As we age, our memory declines. This is an ingrained assumption for many of us; however, according to neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak, a neurologist and clinical professor at George Washington ...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to recall a key detail during an important conversation? Memory lapses like these can feel frustrating, even inevitable, ...

Anyone can have a memory lapse. When I polled a group of friends to find out their favorite memory tips and tricks, the most common response was, “Sorry, I don’t ...

Cognitive training encompasses structured activities designed to bolster mental skills such as attention, working memory and problem-solving through repeated practice. Memory enhancement techniques ...

Messaging apps are an essential part of our lives. We use them to stay in touch with friends and family, to collaborate with colleagues, and to communicate with businesses. But messaging apps can also ...