The ancient Greeks used mnemonic devices to remember lengthy speeches, a testament to their effectiveness. Mnemonics are ...

A. Overview of hippocampal dynamics during movie watching. FMRI data from the hippocampus were measured at the voxel level, and low-dimensional subspaces for two types of novelty and memorability were ...

A recurring theme here at the Stress on the Brain blog is that stress is not as bad as we think it is. This post continues with this theme by focusing on the sometimes-beneficial effects of stress on ...

In a recent study published in the journal Behavioral Sciences, researchers examined the memory scores and electroencephalogram (EEG) profiles of students to understand exam-induced stress and anxiety ...

While stress can have both positive and negative effects on memory, chronic or prolonged stress is more likely to impair cognitive function. By understanding the mechanisms underlying the ...