Memory

With finals in full swing, it can seem like the perfect time for a panic attack. Luckily, Greatist’s got 23 tips for staying calm and collected and putting those brains to good use.

A new study claims paying attention to what you eat may help keep off extra pounds. What role does distraction play in appetite? Make sure to put down your sandwich before finding out here!

Facebook isn’t just addictive; it can stay with us even after we log off. Research shows people can remember status updates better than lines from a book or new faces.

Feeling blah? Take a short break from a stressful or unhappy situation to think about the positive. Spending 10 minutes thinking about happy memories or looking at photos can really brighten a gloomy day.

When it comes to recall, it’s all in the timing.

From names at a party to where we left those damn keys, here are all the tricks for remembering the most important stuff.

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Facebook isn’t just addictive; it can stay with us even after we log off. Research shows people can remember status updates better than lines from a book or new faces.

A new study claims paying attention to what you eat may help keep off extra pounds. What role does distraction play in appetite? Make sure to put down your sandwich before finding out here!

Greatist puts a new brain-training app to the test. Find out if games that improve memory and concentration are really the route to genius status.

From names at a party to where we left those damn keys, here are all the tricks for remembering the most important stuff.

When it comes to recall, it’s all in the timing.

Feeling blah? Take a short break from a stressful or unhappy situation to think about the positive. Spending 10 minutes thinking about happy memories or looking at photos can really brighten a gloomy day.

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