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You have told me that already

What can be more embarrassing than to launch into telling an interesting story only to be told by the listener, “you have told me that already”. In a study that addressed this problem, researchers found that our brains are better at recalling the source of information than remembering to whom we gave it (destination memory).

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Do rainy days improve your memory?

Is your memory better or worse on a rainy day? Does a sunny day improve your memory? Psychologists have known for some time that mood can have an effect on memory. Now researchers have shown how weather affects your mood, which in turn affects your memory.

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Sleeping on the job improves memory

We all know people who sleep on the job. Now they can say it actually improves their mental performance, if they get caught. According to a new study, taking a mere six minute power nap is enough to replenish a person’s memory abilities. In fact, this brief nap can have the same effect as night time sleep on memory.

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Talking makes you smarter

In our busy, frenetic lives, we seldom have time for idle chit-chat. Now, a study reveals that having a ten minute conversation by the photocopier or the water cooler could improve your memory and boost intellectual performance. It is not a waste of time; it’s an intellectual refresher, on par with a power nap, crossword puzzle or quick walk around the office.

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