Psychologists call it “offline waking rest.” In its purest form, offline waking rest can be closing your eyes and zoning out ...

A groundbreaking study has found that adults can recall more detailed childhood memories after briefly perceiving themselves with a childlike version of their own face.

A digital illusion that shows adults their younger face helped them recall richer childhood memories, hinting at a deep link ...

Memory retention tips are a dime a dozen, but Dr. Small sums them up in three straightforward words, which is helpful if ...

Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun Nagai at the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

Challenge your mind. Like a muscle, the brain strengthens with use. Mander suggests learning a new language, playing music, ...

A new study reveals that intentional memory control—deciding what to remember or forget—is more powerful than emotional influence when forming long-term memories.

Memory problems affect virtually everyone at some point in their daily lives, yet people often feel embarrassed or worried when they experience these perfectly normal cognitive hiccups. The human ...

Scientists are gradually understanding more about how and when music therapy works. One of the known uses of music in therapy is for Alzheimer’s and dementia therapy, where listening to music can help ...

Way back in 2007, I went to a bicycle time trial with the hope of placing first in the 45-49 age group. I then shocked the hell out of everyone, including myself, by clocking the fastest time ...

Sometimes forget where you parked your car while running errands or struggle to recall an acquaintance's name stuck on the ...

Quitting smoking, even in later life, could help slow down age-related memory problems, a study has found. According to ...