Can you use memories to cheer yourself up?
Yes! Thinking about past events can help us change our mood.
Why is it so hard for me to explain how to ride a bike?
knowing how, without remembering the details
Where does the brain store memories?
There isn’t just one place where memories are stored.
Why are some things harder to remember than others?
Song lyrics versus lines for a play: Is one easier to remember than the other?
Why don’t I remember much of what happened to me before I was about 3?
Let’s discuss infantile amnesia.
Why doesn’t everyone remember the same details of an event?
why no two memories are exactly alike
What happens in my brain when I remember a past event?
You’re using a part of the brain called the hippocampus.
Will exercise help me remember better?
Exercising your body is great for your brain - and for your memory!
What is happening in my brain when I am learning something new?
You’re building and strengthening connections between cells in your brain.
Why is memory useful?
Memory allows you to learn, and to make sense of the current moment.
How do scientists study memory?
Scientists use many methods, from simply asking people what they remember to looking at brain activity.
How is sleep important for memory?
Learn why getting a good night’s sleep is so important for memory.
