Adolescence, the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, is marked by substantial mental, emotional and social ...

Memory suppression refers to the voluntary down-regulation of unwanted or intrusive memories by means of top-down cognitive control mechanisms. This capacity is crucial in everyday life for regulating ...

A study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons ...

It is well known that intentional use of mnemonics can improve the formation and recall of memory. Intentional memory control is assumed to help us to remember valued memories while suppressing ...

Working memory and attention are closely related concepts. Working memory is defined as the ability to control attention, and distraction (e.g., irrelevant emails or text messages). WMC is critical ...

A new study changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons that respond to learning events and control memory recall.

Learn how losing REM sleep disrupts your brain’s ability to block unwanted memories – especially in people with mental health struggles. From time to time, our conscious mind is invaded by unpleasant ...