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Remember the science of memory and the art of forgetting

The Harvard-trained neuroscientist presents an exploration of the intricacies of human memory that distinguishes between normal and concerning memory loss while explaining the profound roles of sleep, stress, and other contributing influences.

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Main Author: Genova, Lisa (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harmony Books, [2021]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Memory.
Cognition > Age factors.
Human information processing > Age factors.
Brain > Aging.
Aging > Prevention.
Alzheimer's disease > Prevention.
Memory disorders in old age > Prevention.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: How we remember
  • Making memories 101
  • Pay attention
  • In the moment
  • Muscle memory
  • Your brain's Wikipedia
  • What happened
  • Part II: Why we forget
  • Your memories (for what happened) are wrong
  • Tip of the tongue
  • Don't forget to remember
  • This too shall pass
  • Fuggedaboutit
  • Normal aging
  • Alzheimer's
  • Part III: Improve or impair
  • Put it in context
  • Stressed out
  • Go to sleep
  • Alzheimer's prevention
  • The memory paradox.

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