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Improving your working memory can profoundly impact your daily life, from improving your learning capabilities to boosting your productivity at work. Using mnemonics is a powerful strategy to improve ...

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Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

Here are 10 simple ways to improve your memory that also shed light on its workings: 1. Get plenty of sleep. If you read a book when very tired, you will forget most of what you’ve read. Sleep ...