Among the many types of information your memory system uses to decide what to remember, new research suggests social ...

We integrate very different periods of our life into one continuous self—from childhood into early adulthood and beyond. How ...

Cognitive science identifies six habits to boost memory: forming connections using mnemonics, per Journal of Experimental Psychology; spacing study wi ...

New research from University of Virginia psychologists has found that "epigenetic clocks"—tools scientists use to estimate a ...

Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know — is crucial. Learning, memory, and cognitive skills are a ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

Many parents wonder why their children struggle with memory. Research suggests that memory can be improved through various ...

A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to ...

In rural and underserved areas—particularly Native American communities— early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This ...