We tend to break things down into smaller components to make remembering easier. Event Segmentation Theory explains how we do ...

Loss and grief can cause cloudy thinking, intrusive images, or problems with attention and memory. If a loved one is now ...

Have you ever jolted awake in the middle of the night, heart racing, drenched in sweat, with no memory of what happened?

Before you dismiss daydreaming as a distraction or a sign of “spacey” thinking, we have news for you: there is a ...

A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

People who stick with handwritten shopping lists usually prefer to process information more deeply than those who rely on digital tools. Writing forces the ...

Couples often finish each other’s sentences. New research suggests they may also help edit each other’s memories. A study ...

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in ...

When we overthink, it's often our instinct to shield ourselves from harm, but this habit can be exhausting. The ...

Why are some sounds easier to remember than others? A study on made-up words points to the harsh consonants that also dominate profanity.

If someone is getting lost in their thoughts and detaching emotionally, they have lost their sense of purpose as they've ...

And the FBI, Utah Valley Police, and Erika Kirk owe the public nothing right now except to pursue justice through proper ...