How does the brain store memories?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Storing a memory is a standard process for your brain. Healthy cells communicate to each other and pass the memory to the hippocampus, the area of your brain used for storage. When you need that memory, the process works in reverse and you can recall it.
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