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 ...

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 ...

A new study reveals that hormonal contraceptives may shape both emotional responses and memory processing in women.

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 ...

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

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

Hearing loss isn’t just a problem for your ears—it can deeply affect your social life, emotional health, and even memory. A new study from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has found that hearing loss ...