Teen Perspective: Learning and Memory

Learning starts with the nerve cells of the brain: the neurons. They carry information from one part of the brain to another, as well as back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body by way of the spinal cord and some specialized... Full Answer

The brain can't afford to waste energy on learning everything there is to learn. To work efficiently, it needs to be able to adapt -- to learn new things, to forget old things. Fortunately, the brain can be molded and shaped. Because of this... Full Answer

Meditation allows us to move from focused thought to an unfocused condition, which frees the mind from stress and allows creativity to grow. By reducing the “noise” in your system, you allow your full brain to develop, and it actually... Full Answer

The three basic forms of memory are short-term memory, which refers to memories that can last from a few seconds up to a couple of minutes; intermediate long-term memory, which can last for days or weeks; and, long-term memory, which involves memories... Full Answer

Here are some favorites that have been shown to give you a mental edge Nuts (especially walnuts): they contain monounsaturated fats (walnuts contain omega-3 fats) and healthy protein to help keep your arteries squeaky clean, which is important for clear... Full Answer

IQ (intelligence quotient) tests are standard tests of brain strength, measuring things like math, logic, and verbal strength. Like any skill, it can be developed with some heavy mental weight lifting. Another form of intelligence is emotional... Full Answer

Essential oils in aromatherapy can help you retain that ridiculous amount of calculus you've been cramming into your brain for tomorrow's final. And no, it's not because certain oils can alter your gray matter and turn you into Einstein. But they... Full Answer

The optimum amount of sleep time for teens is 9 and 1/4 hours per night.  This is hard to do because most teens are wired to stay up late and it is not unusual to fall asleep around 11PM.  When most schools start early, it is tough for a teen... Full Answer

Not even scientists know exactly how memories are formed, how we retrieve them or how they fade away. When it comes to memory, we are pack rats. We store information ranging from how to make grandmother's famous apple pie, to how to solve an algebra... Full Answer

The making and storing of memories is complex. It involves the frontal, temporal, parietal and other regions of the brain. Damage or disease in any of these areas can cause varying degrees of memory loss. For short-term memory to be stored as long-term... Full Answer