Professor Richard Restak

One of the best ways to activate and strengthen your emotional memory is through sensory recall. Dr. Restak explains why this is so effective from a neuroscience perspective. […]

A strong emotional memory leads to deeper self-awareness and richer connections with others. Dr. Restak recommends some fun exercises to improve your emotional memory. […]

Our emotional memory connects us to one another and allow for greater self-knowledge. Dr. Restak explains how the senses are a portal to the past and why some people may have trouble expressing emotions. […]

Have you ever wondered how great actors can tap into universal human emotions? It has to do with emotional memory. Dr. Restak explains. […]

How did you feel when you lost your first tooth or learned how to ride a bike? Emotional memory may not be as well-known as working memory, but it is still essential to our sense of self. Dr. Restak explains. […]

A picture is worth a thousand words—and so is a melody. Dr. Restak explains how you can boost your memory while watching your favorite show. He also shares memory techniques employed by Ghengis Khan. […]

Jigsaw puzzles and tangrams are not just fun, but they’re great for your brain! While much of our daily brain activity is devoted to words, that part of our brain used for things like drawing pictures or navigating maps is underutilized. Dr. Restak explains how to get a whole-brain workout while strengthening your memory. […]

What’s the easiest way to memorize a complex set of facts? Link them to a story! This is possible even for series of numbers, as Dr. Restak demonstrates. […]

In school, did you view vocabulary and spelling tests as useless exercises in rote memorization? As it learns out, learning new words can be useful when it comes to boosting your memory and, ultimately, your brain power. Dr. Restak explains. […]