How do brains convert experiences into memories? New research explores the chain of events by focusing on what genes shift into gear when neurons are firing.
When persons with dementia engage with others who share their passion for the game, colorful memories can emerge.
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A new form of therapy gives people with dementia the opportunity to chat with other baseball fans, watch footage of old games and even play wiffle ball.
Years from now, she’ll probably be ready to part with her photo assistant.
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Most Americans cling to things with sentimental value that we no longer need. Taking pictures of these possessions may make it easier to give them away.
People need spaces in which they can speak honestly about their pain and anger.
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Universities are so busy trying to make ends meet that there’s no time to listen to their communities’ stories. It’s crucial to develop safe spaces where tough conversations can happen.
Flashbulb memories of 9/11 are more vivid than ordinary memories, but no more accurate.
Shannon Stapleton
We may feel like flashbulb memories of dramatic events are more accurate than ordinary memories, but are they really? An experiment begun Sept. 12, 2001 sheds light.
Two people walk into a seminar: one takes photos, video and an audio recording of the presentation, while the other takes hand-written notes. Which person do you think will better recall the information…
I was recently interviewed by a reporter from a major news organisation about my research on the psychology of nostalgia. The reporter was asking me questions such as, “Isn’t it unhealthy to live in the…
Hazy recollection: I’m sure I buried some cheese here.
Paul.J.Hurtado
If you’ve ever been frustrated by erratic memories, spare a thought for the mice involved in a study published in the journal Science. Researchers have been able to consistently create a “false memory…
Memories of emotionally-dense events are formed in great detail, allowing them to be remembered extremely vividly,
Julie Falk
All memories aren’t created equal. Whether you remember an event the next day, week or year, depends on a number of factors, the most important one of which is the emotion associated with it. Emotional…