Precise memories tied to brain crease.
There are two types of people in the world: those who remember everything exactly as it happened and those who have a tendency to muddle what’s happened with what’s imagined.
Binge Drinking Destroys Long Term Memory Even in Young Adults
Heavy alcohol consumption makes it more difficult to build new memories.
Binge drinking not only makes you forget what you did the night before but also the day before that – and the day before that, a study suggests. Researchers have found that a big night out destroys long term memory even in young adults.
Stress Helps When Studying for Exams: Study
Cortisol and adrenalin are released into the blood stream at moments of stress to produce a variety of responses.
According to a new study, studying for exams at the last minute might be the best way to learn. Researchers found that stress helps the brain form stronger memories.
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Left Handed People are More Affected by Fear than Right Handed People
“The prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder is almost double in left handers compared to right handers.”
People who watched an eight minute clip from a scary movie suffered more symptoms associated with post traumatic stress if they were left handed than if they were right handed, phsychologists find.
Genetically Engineered Brain Virus Can Enhance Memories Made Weeks Earlier
Scientists find a way to boost the recall of memories even after they’ve started to fade.
Need to cram for a big test? Trying to learn a new language? Just had a great vacation? Scientists have developed a procedure that may be able to help you remember things, as long as you’re willing to inject a genetically engineered virus directly into your brain.
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