For decades, we believed memory was a function exclusive to the brain. However, new research from Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin at ...

Mnemonic devices. Another way to boost memory and add fun includes using rhymes, acronyms, or familiar song parodies to help grease your memory wheels with new information.

Having a hard time remembering what people say in conversations? You're not alone, and there are strategies to help!

If you need an excuse to turn off the laptop over the weekend or rein in overtime, scientists have found that working extended hours actually changes parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation, ...

Avoiding cannabis use before certain cognitive tasks could improve performance Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 and his work has ...

New details on how the brain stores info, and why it's limited. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2009 — -- Having a tough time recalling a phone number someone spoke a few minutes ago or forgetting items from ...

Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research.

The human brain consumes approximately 20% of your daily caloric intake, making nutrition one of the most powerful tools for enhancing cognitive function and memory. While the brain requires ...

A study by the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use affects working memory in young adults. 63% of heavy cannabis users showed reduced brain activity during memory tasks. Researchers ...

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Working memory is implicated in mood regulation and may be disrupted in mood disorders, hormonal contraceptive use, and premenstrual symptoms ...