How Memory Works
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Short-Term vs Long-Term Memory: Understanding How Your Brain Stores Information
Your brain operates two distinct memory systems - one like a temporary notepad, the other like a vast library. Short-term memory holds about 4 items for 15-30 seconds, while long-term memory can store virtually unlimited information for a lifetime. Here's what science tells us about how they work.
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What Is Working Memory and Why Does It Matter?
You're in a meeting when someone rattles off three tasks, a deadline, and a room number. Seconds later, half of it has vanished from your mind. That frustrating moment reveals working memory - the mental workspace running behind nearly everything you do.
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