UC Davis neuroscience professor shares four techniques to boost memory retention
Four memory techniques help combat forgetfulness, says UC Davis neuroscience professor Charan Ranganath. Create silly mental images linking tasks to absurd scenarios, such as imagining a pink winged pig turning off your stove. Speaking actions aloud and chunking information into larger groups—like organizing grocery lists by store sections—also improve recall.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:21 UTC
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