Vigil Planned in Memory of Woman, Man Fatally Shot in Downtown LA
A vigil was announced Saturday for a 52-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man who were fatally shot in…
Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have the Memory of 50-Year-Olds
Summary: For 25 years, scientists have studied “SuperAgers”—people aged 80 and above whose memory rivals those decades younger.…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
How the Brain Reactivates Emotional Experiences
Key Questions Answered:Q: Why do emotional memories feel more vivid than neutral ones?A: Because emotional memory encoding involves…
Family honors former La Salle star’s memory by donating AED to swim club
The family of a former star athlete at La Salle High School honored his memory Friday by addressing…
Your Brain Maps the Same Path Differently Every Time
Summary: New research shows that our brain’s internal map rewrites itself every time we navigate a familiar environment.…
“How the Internet is Changing Memory, Identity, and Truth”
1. Memory: From Organic Recall to Digital Reliance I used to remember phone numbers. Now I Google everything—even…
How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory
Summary: The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans,…
How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When Todd Sacktor was about to turn 3,…
What is creatine? Experts on its health benefits for both body and brain
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements on the market today and is a favourite topic of…