So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the ...

Most teachers worldwide still believe myths about learning decades after they have been debunked. Here are the most common.

Perceptual learning and visual cognition constitute an interdisciplinary field that investigates the brain’s remarkable capacity to refine visual processing through experience. By examining how ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

That’s why, for many people, getting enough sleep isn’t a luxury. Getting enough sleep is a competitive advantage. But you can also go one step further. According to a study just published in Sleep, ...

Maintaining good cognitive health at any age requires a combination of accessible, motivating and stimulating interventions.

Our lab studies how people learn and how we can make learning more efficient and effective for students from all backgrounds. We focus on three big goals: Understanding when and why certain learning ...

Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture or reading a ...

Marijuana appears to improve the memory and learning abilities of old mice. Scientists discovered low doses of its main psychoactive ingredient—cannabinoid THC—can reverse the age-related decline in ...

VIA Cognitive Health and Augusta University are partnering to offer a special program for older adults. The Life-Long Learner ...