A new book explains how our brains selectively remember and forget, and how to use that knowledge to our advantage.

His research focuses on memory loss and how memories are created. He's working with sea snails, fruit flies and human brains to better understand the complexities of long-term memory.

Here are 10 simple ways to improve your memory that also shed light on its workings: 1. Get plenty of sleep. If you read a book when very tired, you will forget most of what you’ve read. Sleep ...

UC Davis professor Charan Ranganath says when we look at memory as a resource to pull from, as opposed to a comprehensive archive of the past, we can make mindful choices in the present to curate ...

Human memory can be trained, but we need different techniques for different kinds of information.

If you want to improve your memory, even if it's just remembering where you parked or where you put your keys, try these science-backed strategies from our experts.

Here’s the effortless aspect of improving your memory. According to a study published in Psychological Science, people who ...

Q: Some thoughts vanish from my brain as soon as I think of them. Why can’t I remember things I just knew? And how can I improve my short-term memory? Perhaps you smile and shake hands with a ...

Below, experts break down the everyday behaviors that can improve your memory long-term, why they work, and how to make them a functional part of your routine.