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When is Forgetting Normal — And When is it Worrisome? A Neuroscientist Weighs in

IronisticMarch 8, 2024Brainworks

When cognitive neuroscientist Charan Ranganath meets someone for the first time, he’s often asked, “Why am I so forgetful?” But Ranganath says he’s more interested in what we remember, rather than the things we forget. Keep reading at NPR.org

How Your Memory Really Works, and How it Changes as You Age

IronisticMarch 8, 2024Brainworks

Memory lapses happen at every age, but recent missteps by Biden and Trump have sparked questions about memory and aging Read more at WashingtonPost.com

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