That’s because too much detail would defeat our ability to make a quick decision based on experience. However, some people have specific cases of exceptional memory, like having an uncanny head for ...

Memory expert Dr. Tracy Packiam reveals science-backed strategies to boost learning potential as students return to school. Her research-based approach includes surprisingly simple techniques that can ...

The stage is set, but are you? Preparing for a big talk or presentation can be daunting. So much at stake, so much to remember, so many people watching. You don’t want to read from notes, but how will ...

Preparing for exams can often feel overwhelming, especially when you struggle to remember what you studied just a few days ...

As we grow older, we are expected to notice distinctions in the pace of recall. Forgetting people’s names, losing one’s ...

This month, Vishvaa Rajakumar won the Memory League World Championship, which tests memorization skills. He shared some of his techniques with The Times. By Michael S. Rosenwald In early February, ...

Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging — but new research suggests that doesn’t have to be the case. A 25-year study from Northwestern University analyzed ...