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5 things you should never forget
Whether it's a name, a day or an instruction, there's always something new in it to remember. But perhaps you will feel your little brain cells do not have enough room t…
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People have extraordinary memories
If our memory is truly digitized, it will be an improved floppy version, not just a moment's ability.
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Alcohol makes people forget
This is a good reason for one or two glasses of alcoholic drinks. Scientists have proven alcohol helps us remember happy moments and forget about sadness.
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Children think better when sad
Have you experienced a turbulent childhood with very few happy memories? According to British scientists, that may be good for your cognitive ability.
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How is memory formed and recreated?
What is memory made of? One thing is for sure, the cells in the brain.
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Sad memories change the amount of gray matter in the brain
The new Cornell University study found healthy adults near the World Trade Center (WTC) during the September 11, 2001 attack, were less likely to have gray matter in the…
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Memories of the future
For the brain, remember the past and visualize the future looks surprisingly similar.
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Why are painful memories in life so intense
Emotional memories of tragedies in life such as accidents, wars or serious diseases are stored for a long time in the brain. This makes effective treatment difficult. Re…
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Working memory
A new study by scientists at the University of California Davis has demonstrated how short-term working memory works, the part that controls the brain joins sensory info…
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We only remember up to 4 things at a time
Call your lover, answer the boss's official letter, check customer email ..., then you groan and forget.
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Lack of imagination related to memory impairment
Most children can imagine the future of themselves becoming astronauts, politicians, or even superheroes; however, many older people find it very difficult to recall eve…
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A poor child may have a poor working memory
Children who do poorly at school may have only a lower working memory than low intelligence, according to researchers from Durham University who have created the world's…
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Time stopped when we met danger
People who fall into dangerous situations often feel time slows. This distortion of time is not the result of brain work, but rather an illusion.
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Talking makes you smarter
An American research team found that talking with others 10 minutes a day will help you improve your memory and test scores.
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The older you get, the harder it is to laugh
Older people often find it difficult to recognize the funny in comedy stories. This is because they have impaired memory and reasoning ability due to old age.