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Memory acts as the invisible thread linking our past experiences to present awareness, shaping who we are and how we learn. Far from being fixed, though, memory is a dynamic system. It's constantly ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Regardless of the circumstances, it’s always important to see your doctor if you are concerned about memory loss. While misplacing items or forgetting names is common, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) (artisteer via Getty Images) There is no ...

The unofficial record for reciting digits of pi is held by a Japanese engineer, Akira Haraguchi, who memorized a whopping 100,000 digits of the constant. Haraguchi’s record was filmed east of Tokyo in ...

Experiencing memory loss and becoming more forgetful is sometimes chalked up to a natural part of aging. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, 1 in 10 adults 45 and older ...