Neurobites: Sleep and Memory
Neurobites Quiz: What aspect of sleep helps to consolidate memories and cement your learning? a. The quality and quantity of the sleep the night before the learning b. The deepest stage of sleep [...]
Immersive Video Games May Improve Memory
Playing video games can be fun, but did you know they can also benefit your brain? A study from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) finds that playing games with three-dimensional [...]
Memory Abilities Predict Whether Kids Finish School
A strong working memory has many benefits. According to new research, among other benefits, working memory is linked with doing better in school. The study, from Université Sainte-Anne and [...]
Aerobic Exercise Aids Young Adults’ Memory
Many recent studies have investigated the relationship between exercise and cognition, generally reporting that fitness is linked to improved cognition, especially in older adults. A new study [...]
Sleep Quality Affects Memory for Children with ASD
Sleep plays a critical role in memory, but what happens when people are not able to sleep well? A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have sleep problems, [...]
Dynamic Activities Boost Working Memory
Looking to improve your working memory? Try dynamic exercise. A new study from the University of North Florida (UNF) Department of Psychology finds that people who participate in proprioceptively [...]
Sleep Preserves Memories
The evidence for sleep’s impact on memory formation and retrieval continues to grow. A number of studies have demonstrated that people are better able to remember what they learned after a night [...]
Hobbies Help Maintain Memory in Old Age
What you do in your spare time can help protect you from the effects of aging. A study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota finds that people who engage in arts and crafts, socialize, and [...]
Hippocampus Important for Memory, Not Spatial Skills
The hippocampus: what is it good for? The hippocampus is most known for its role in memory, but some studies in the past decades have suggested that the hippocampus also plays a critical role in [...]