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How short-term memory works

Short-term memory is the capacity to store a small amount of information in the mind and keep it readily available for a short period of time. It is also known as primary or active memory. Short-term ...
Here’s how to recognize memory loss, what causes it and how to manage issues for yourself or someone you love.
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You walk into the living room to retrieve something important. What was it again? An acquaintance greets you in the grocery store. Her name escapes you. Moments of forgetfulness can happen at any age, ...
Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...
Nesh Pillay shared her short-term memory struggle in '50,000 First Dates: A True Love Story' Nesh Pillay, who struggles with short-term memory loss as documented in the Prime series, 50,000 First ...