Memory
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Cocoa Compound Staves Off Memory Loss
By Charles Q. Choi published
Compounds called flavanols, which are found in cocoa beans may reverse the normal age-related memory decline that is normally seen in healthy older adults, researchers say.

Mind Maze: How Your Memory Deceives You
By Michael Dhar published
Sci-fi loves to mess with memory, but memory misleads in real life, too.

Being Curious Can Boost Your Memory
By Tanya Lewis published
Everyone knows it's easier to learn about a topic you're curious about. Now, a new study reveals what's going on in the brain during that process.

Emergency Plane Landing Yields PTSD Clues
By Laura Geggel published
Interviews with survivors of an emergency plane landing are helping researchers understand how certain memories may increase the risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study finds.
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