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Memory is like our own personal time machine. It’s a scrapbook, a teacher, a diary. Memories are triggered by neurons firing in our brains, and these recollections define us, guide us, evoke emotions and create our sense of self. So how can we keep our minds engaged and our memories strong? Research shows we should focus on learning, exercising, sleeping well, staying connected and, yes, taking time to relax.
Memory Loss – Is it Inevitable? Challenge
As you get older, memory loss is not inevitable. Learn more about how memory works and what science says you can do in the Memory Loss – Is it Inevitable? Challenge.