Can our brains run out of memory space? The brain stores and retrieves memories, but it’s less like a computer than you may ...

In an interview, Dr. Mahesh Gour discusses how memory works and offers practical tips for students to improve recall.

Key points Memory storage in the brain may reside in the lipid bilayer of neuronal membranes. Synaptic plasticity, the changes that occur in the synapse, is a primary mechanism for learning and ...

What actually determines our memory? Turns out, a pair of thumb-sized structures, known as the hippocampus, deep in the ...

The team at HealthTest told HELLO! their top, science-backed habits to keep memory strong at any age. See details.

Prioritize sleep: Sleep well the night before your exam because sleep enhances long-term memory storage. Avoid “illusions of learning”: Simply rereading or highlighting information in textbooks may ...

How does memory consolidation work, and can we improve our memory retention as we sleep? If so, how? In this Special Feature, we look at what studies have found out about sleep techniques and ...