Mindfully using technology to access past experiences can help us hold on to what matters, writes Charan Ranganath.

Pinpoint whether memory loss is normal aging or a warning sign—clear patterns to watch, the ABCS tracking method, and when to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Scientists have found that memories are not static records but dynamic processes that change the brain’s wiring ...

If hearing an old song or getting a whiff of freshly sharpened pencils instantly carries you back to high school, you’re familiar with the link between your senses and memory. When a sensory ...

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

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 ...

Say you’ve been tasked with memorizing the U.S. presidents in order. Your mind turns to an unlikely place: your childhood bedroom. A beloved stuffed bear sits on a bookshelf—its tiny shirt sports the ...

Board exam anxiety is often a nervous system response, not a lack of preparation. A simple six-minute daily regulation routine can help children restore focus, improve recall, and approach exams ...