Forget your keys again? Studying for a test? The best method for improving your memory depends on what you’re trying to ...

Top Picks Comparison: From MemoryOS to the Best Game-Based Platforms In explicit recommendations, MemoryOS is commonly listed as among the top memory improvement apps. It’s space-based memory training ...

Writing down what you’re thankful for boosts mood, reduces stress, and strengthens positive neural pathways.

What actually determines our memory? Turns out, a pair of thumb-sized structures, known as the hippocampus, deep in the ...

The cover of "Glimmers Journal" and author Deb Dana. (Courtesy of W.W. Norton and Nicole Thomas) When you’re feeling anxious, reach for 'glimmers' — the tiny things in your day that bring you ...

Personal storytelling can be a powerful tool to enhance memory. By weaving facts and experiences into narratives, you can ...

3. Savor your favorite activities When you intentionally savor things you value — like fun, adventure, community, or creative expression, —you can train your brain to want them more.

Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows.

Well, in short, your brain is adaptable, and just like your muscles, is capable of being trained to look forward to exercise. And thankfully, the experts have some tips to accelerate that process.

By understanding how your brain’s motivation systems work, you can literally rewire them to make exercise feel like something you want to do rather than something you should do.

Why your brain currently loves junk food To understand how to retrain your cravings, you first need to understand why your brain gets so excited about nutritionally questionable foods in the first ...