According to Dr. Restak, there’s a memory trick for everything, no matter how seemingly complex. He explains how two techniques called association and chunking were used by Mozart to memorize a musical composition and by a cross-country runner to recall 80-digit numbers. […]
Whether you’re cramming for a test or just trying to remember your to-do list, you can use mnemonic devices to ease the strain on your brain while simultaneously enhancing your memory. Dr. Restak explains the history of mnemonics and provides specific techniques. […]
Improving your memory doesn’t have to involve flashcards or other tedious tasks. Dr. Restak offers fun exercises and everyday activities that will sharpen your memory and IQ. […]
Have you ever consumed so much information that it hurt your brain? According to Dr. Restak, there is such a thing as information overload. Thankfully, you can whip your brain back into shape with these working memory exercises. […]
Why do some people (especially children) seem perpetually disorganized, while others have it all together? Dr. Restak demystifies working memory, which is responsible for planning and executive functioning, and its relationship to long-term memory. […]
Sharpening our working memory can help us to better accomplish tasks that involve juggling multiple pieces of information, such as taking phone calls while preparing lunch. Dr. Restak provides some simple memory games you can try, as well as examples from everyday life. […]
Have you ever had one of those days where it seemed like you had to be in multiple places at once—and somehow you managed to pull it off? Dr. Restak introduces us to working memory, the superhero that lives in our brain. […]
Do you remember those ornery professors who subjected you to pop quizzes? Most annoying of all were those professors who re-tested you. It turns out they were onto something, according to neuroscience research. Dr. Restak explains. […]
Have you ever wondered why phone numbers are structured the way they are? Dr. Restak explains our brain’s capacity for holding numbers and how we can give our brains a boost. […]
Do you find yourself meeting people and afterwards you can’t recall what they look like? Often, we go through life on autopilot. Dr. Restak teaches simple techniques for honing your powers of observation and by extension, your memory. […]
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