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Discover nine effective and practical ways to help your brain remember what you read by improving focus, using active reading methods and building strong recall habits.

A new peer-reviewed study led by scientists at the Perception Dynamics Institute and the University of California San Diego ...

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Physical activity has emerged as one of the most potent behavioral interventions influencing brain function, learning, memory, and a wide range of cognitive ...

Think math is just about numbers and equations? Think again. Research analyzed 49 studies with 37,654 participants and ...

A new study led by scientists at the Perception Dynamics Institute and the University of California San Diego demonstrates ...

Better ways to measure cognitive exhaustion could point to treatments for long COVID and other debilitating disorders.

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age.

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