As a memory scientist, I often get asked, “How can I improve my memory?” The exciting news is that there is a growing body of scientific evidence to show us how to do that. Here are 5 tips, based on ...

As a researcher investigating how electric brain stimulation can improve people's powers of recollection, I'm often asked how memory works—and what we can do to use it more effectively. Happily, ...

The stage is set, but are you? Preparing for a big talk or presentation can be daunting. So much at stake, so much to remember, so many people watching. You don’t want to read from notes, but how will ...

Cognitive training encompasses structured activities designed to bolster mental skills such as attention, working memory and problem-solving through repeated practice. Memory enhancement techniques ...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to recall a key detail during an important conversation? Memory lapses like these can feel frustrating, even inevitable, ...

March 14 is "Pi Day," a celebration of the irrational number pi. Six-time USA Memory champion Nelson Dellis has memorized hundreds of pi digits. He talks about how, and other techniques to improve ...