Past memory cues help people juggle numerous pieces of information
Many everyday tasks require people to represent and combine information from multiple sources. For example, when a person checks the
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Research finds naps plus sleep may enhance emotional memory in early childhood
In a new study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, neuroscientists led by Rebecca Spencer report for
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Effectively expressing empathy to improve ICU care
In nearly every intensive care unit (ICU) at every pediatric hospital across the country, physicians hold numerous care conferences with
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Checking phones in lectures can cost students half a grade in exams
Students perform less well in end-of-term exams if they are allowed access to an electronic device, such as a phone
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New Eye Test Could Spot Early Onset Dementia
BBC reported Tuesday that opticians could potentially spot early signs of dementia using an eye test. The test, which is
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Scientists uncover new connection between smell and memory: Findings offer opportunities for improved smell tests in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Neurobiologists at the University of Toronto have identified a mechanism that allows the brain to recreate vivid sensory experiences from
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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm your brain
Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers. The study has implications for both recreational users
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New research detects brain cell that improves learning
The workings of memory and learning have yet to be clarified, especially at the neural circuitry level. But researchers at
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