Getting older goes hand in hand with forgetfulness — like not remembering the name of the new restaurant in town or misplacing your glasses. And while it can be frustrating, it isn’t instantly ...

Changes in memory as you get older—frustrating as they might be—are completely normal. “It might become more difficult to access things as quickly, but you get into that state of, ‘If you give me a ...

Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

The ability to remember the past—to learn from our mistakes—is perhaps one of humanity’s greatest survival advantages. But as crucial as memory is to our daily lives, it’s far from perfect. Over the ...

Memory plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Whether you’re studying for an exam, trying to remember important details, or simply aiming to keep your mind sharp to get work done, having a strong ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I met my first savant 52 years ago and have ...

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory. It helps you remember the time, place, and details surrounding a specific event or experience in your life. For example, remembering what you had for ...

Imagine that you knew how much memory you had left in your brain. Maybe there’s a progress bar in the corner of your eye. Or maybe you can visualize the percentage at will. In any case, anytime you ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Changes in memory as you get older—frustrating as they might be—are completely normal. “It might become ...