Memory Helps Us Make ‘In the Moment’ Decisions
Razi Berry Scientists have long known the brain’s hippocampus is crucial for long-term memory. Now a new Northwestern Medicine study has found the hippocampus also plays a role in short-term memory and helps guide decision-making. The findings shed light on how the hippocampus contributes to memory and exploration, potentially leading to therapies that restore hippocampal […]
Sleep is Crucial to Memory
Razi Berry When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain. U-M researchers have been studying how memories associated with a specific sensory event are formed and stored in […]
I’m not a Liar, I’m Emotional
Node Smith, ND Research on Memory is so Interesting We all want to believe that we remember things accurately and that memory is dependable, especially when these memories are emotional. Many of us would attest that we remember extremely emotional situations with vivid and concise clarity – something often referred to as “flashbulb memory,” because […]