I’m Sure I’m Right. The Truth About False Memories

I’m Sure I’m Right. The Truth About False Memories

I was highly amused the other day to hear a judge say, “it’s amazing how many car crashes happen between two stationary vehicles”. Everyone has their own version of events and many a court case has been won or lost on eyewitness testimonies that directly contradict...
Short Term Memory Loss. Let Me Sleep On That.

Short Term Memory Loss. Let Me Sleep On That.

I’ve just come back from the store where I spent nearly two hours trying to decide which skirt to buy. Would you believe it? I narrowed it down to two but then my brain seemed to go completely blank and I couldn’t remember all the items I already owned that would go...
What Causes Memory Loss?

What Causes Memory Loss?

I felt like an idiot sitting in the restaurant on my own. Time ticked by and I tried not to look at my mobile for the zillionth time to see how long I’d already been there, looking like sad, middle-aged woman who’d been stood up. I wanted to stand up and explain to...
For a Youthful Memory, Just Say ‘No’.

For a Youthful Memory, Just Say ‘No’.

Actually, to be polite, that should really be, No thanks. Growing up in this day and age, there are so many crazy and amazing things out there to try and it’s a sure bet that most of you will have suffered from the odd hangover, or been tempted to de-stress...
Test Your Memory, True or False?

Test Your Memory, True or False?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot of odd things said about memory. In truth, when I was younger, I didn’t really care! The other day, though, I was signing some papers when the phone rang. I chatted to my friend for a few minutes or so,...