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  • Person running outdoors, illustarting the benefits of exercise for brain health

    Best Exercise for Brain Health: Which Types Work Best?

    BySimon Shaw 31 January 202631 January 2026

    Your brain consumes roughly 20% of your body’s energy despite representing only 2% of body weight….

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  • Man in deep concentration working on laptop, demonstrating focused cognitive engagement

    How to Improve Working Memory: 7 Practical Strategies

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 202622 January 2026

    You walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there. (Walking back out and re-entering…

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  • Diverse group of adults engaged in animated book club discussion around cafe table with notebooks and coffee

    How to Keep Memory Sharp With Age: Psychology-Backed Tips

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 202622 January 2026

    You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. A familiar name escapes you mid-conversation….

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  • Split brain illustration showing left hemisphere in sketch form and right hemisphere in vibrant colours representing dual coding in mnemonic techniques

    Do Mnemonic Devices Work? How to Boost Memory by 77%

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202621 January 2026

    If you’ve ever used the phrase “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain” to remember the…

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  • Network of pins illustrating the importance of connecting new to existing knowledge in memory

    How to Remember What You Study (Without Cramming)

    BySimon Shaw 20 January 202620 January 2026

    You spend three hours studying for tomorrow’s exam. You quiz yourself and everything seems to stick….

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  • Man holding a notebook struggling to remember illustrating forgetting

    Why Do I Forget Everything? The Science Explained

    BySimon Shaw 20 January 202620 January 2026

    You spend Sunday afternoon studying for Monday’s exam. You test yourself before bed and know the…

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  • Statue of the Roman orator Cicero, illustrating the memory palace technique

    The Memory Palace Technique: How To Build Your First One in 20 Minutes

    BySimon Shaw 15 January 202619 January 2026

    You walk into your childhood bedroom and immediately see a giant elephant wearing a top hat,…

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  • Brain in lightbulb representing faster learning and improved memory retention

    Learn Faster, Remember Longer (Psychology-Backed)

    BySimon Shaw 12 January 202612 January 2026

    Learning effectively isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. After two decades as a Chartered Occupational…

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