Cognition
New Experiences Can Strengthen Old Memories
Recall can improve for events that seemed forgettable but later gained significance
Stories by Emilie Reas
Mind & Brain
Exercise Counteracts Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's
Regular physical activity may correct the brain's metabolism to stave off dementia
Cognition
Small Animals Live in a Slow-Motion World
Time seems to pass more slowly for lighter animals with faster metabolisms
Mind & Brain
Sugar May Harm Brain Health
High levels of blood glucose are linked to memory impairments
Mind & Brain
Our Brains Have a Map for Numbers
It is as if there is a number line in our heads
Mind & Brain
Your Brain Has 2 Clocks
How do you sense the passing of time?
Biology
Important New Theory Explains Where Old Memories Go
Why some memories disappear, some remain, and others blend with fiction
