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Memory hack: Self-testing beats re-reading by 50%, research shows

Students who test themselves on new material remember about 50% more than students who just re-read their notes. That's the ...
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The science of remembering: Memory expert Mahesh Gour’s tips for smarter learning

Students often look for quick tips to improve their memory and focus. But do ‘memory hacks’ actually work, or is long-term success built on habits? In an exclusive interview with HT Digital, Dr.
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I Tried This Psychologist-Approved Memory Hack and It Helped So Much

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The other day, I had a very important package to mail (not to brag, but my daughter sold another one of ...
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This One Simple Brain Hack Might Boost Learning and Improve Mental Health

DURHAM, N.C. – A simple shift from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory. New research from Duke found that people who imagined being a thief scouting a virtual art museum ...
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There’s A Simple Brain Hack That Could Improve Learning

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...