Do The Chasers have Photographic Memory?

Do the Quizzers on ‘The Chase’ have photographic memory? We are often amazed by the way the Chasers can answer questions so quickly. We envy their quickness of mind! But is it true that they have a ‘photographic memory’? ‘No, sorry – It’s...

In Lockdown – Read Jenny’s Story.

What did I do doing during Lockdown? Dear Gillian On several occasions you have asked for feedback and right now I’m bursting with it! I have just completed working through the Memory Tune Book – and I’ve absolutely loved it!! This wonderful time of lockdown has freed...
Why Drawing Improves Memory.

Why Drawing Improves Memory.

A picture is worth a thousand words…. When it comes to conveying a concept, this sentiment can certainly be true. But it may also be the case for memory. At least that’s the message from Myra Fernandes and colleagues at the University of Waterloo, Canada – writing...
Face & Name Practice for all

Face & Name Practice for all

Need practice remembering names?   ‘I never remember names!’ (from audience members – over and over!) Remembering faces and names is a social skill much admired. It’s easy to think that people are ‘born with a good memory – and I...
Word Practice for Cognition Test

Word Practice for Cognition Test

Are you nearing 75 or 80? And driving?  I did not do well in the Drs word list memory test!! (from a reader.) Cognitive skills are critical to driving because your brain is required to process so many different pieces of information at once – what you can see...
Mary’s Top Safety Tip

Mary’s Top Safety Tip

Reader Mary Modrich sent us this important tip to share. NEVER WALK AROUND IN THE DARK. Especially when sleeping in an unfamiliar environment, and when travelling. Did you know that about 226 million cases of significant accidental falls occurred in 2015.[1] These...