Senior Moments and How to Handle Them
For anyone over 50, so called ‘senior moments’ are words that often crop up in conversation, referred to as a bit of joke to hide the underlying anxiety that they… Read more »
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Do you want to improve your memory?
Whether you are studying for exams or trying to keep track of the demands of a busy life, we all want to improve our memories or alternatively, try to avoid forgetting things. Understanding how your brain works and how memories are made is the key to learning how to improve your memory.
The processes behind what turns short term memory into long term and how our brains use associations and sensory stimuli to make the neural connections we call memories are all explained in easy-to-understand terms on this website. Mnemonic devices and other memory techniques we learn in school are based on these physiological processes.
The tricks to a good memory are not magic, just understanding how your brain works and making the most of its incredible capabilities. Remember, knowledge is power!
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Avoiding These 6 Things Can Improve Your Memory
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Social Engagement and Mental Health
Social Engagement and Seniors Social engagement is essential to mental health and plays a significant role is keeping the brain sharp. Loneliness and social isolation are the enemies of a… Read more »
Women, Coffee and Memory
Women, Coffee and Memory We all know how much sharper we feel mentally after that first cup of coffee in the morning and that a cup of coffee late morning… Read more »
How We Learn Stuff – And Remember It!
How We Learn Stuff Understanding how we learn stuff can make it easier for you to study. Repetition and Association Learning by Heart There are two main ways of learning… Read more »