Forgetting is a superpower, says latest science

But latest research suggests forgetting is good for the brain. Seems like the kind of contradiction we didn’t really need in ...
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Why forgetting is a normal function of memory—and when to worry

Forgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal part of memory—enabling us to move on or make space for new information. In ...

Psychology says people who forget the names of acquaintances but just remember their faces aren't forgetful: What this common memory pattern means?

Psychology says people who forget the names of acquaintances but just remember their faces aren't always dealing with poor ...

The end of forgetting: Why AI’s perfect memory is a psychological trap

AI tools like ChatGPT can now remember everything about us. But is a perfect digital memory actually a psychological trap?
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Forgetting Some Things As You Age Is Expected, But Here Are 6 Signs Your Memory Loss Isn't Normal

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman via Getty Images Getting older goes hand in hand with forgetfulness — like not remembering the ...
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Memory, forgetting, and social learning

One of the most actively debated questions about human and non-human culture is this: under what circumstances might we expect culture, in particular the ability to learn from one another, to be ...
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Why we remember, and forget. And what we can do about it

Neurologist Andrew Budson and neuroscientist Elizabeth Kensinger not only explain how memory works, but also share science-based tips on how to keep it sharp as we age in their new book, "Why We ...
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I keep forgetting things. Do I need to worry about it?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small lapses in memory aren't a big deal if they're on par with people who are about the same age as us. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...