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How Can I Study and Never Forget

How Can I Study and Never Forget?

Do you feel like you have to remember everything in class? Do you feel like you can never escape from studying? Can’t wait until the seminar presentation you are to deliver is over? Everyone who has ever taken an exam has had the sickening feeling: why can’t I remember what I studied? This is especially […]

5 Benefits of Silent Reading

5 Benefits of Silent Reading (Explained!)

“Reading in the mind,” or silent reading, lets you discover your passion for reading, challenge your thoughts, and improve your brain’s processing. Silent reading helps you train your mind and read a text without audible sounds. It’s a valuable skill you can use to unwind after a long day to improve your comprehension, focus, and […]

7 Signs of Poor Reading Comprehension

7 Signs of Poor Reading Comprehension (Explained)

There’s a big problem if you read and do not understand what you’ve read. The purpose of reading any text or book is to extract value.  For example, you need to comprehend an exam question before answering it. You also need to understand a report and statistics to draw actionable insights.  Even without the pressure […]

Does Everyone Have Subvocalization

Does Everyone Have Subvocalization?

Many people have subvocalization, but not everyone experiences this phenomenon.  Research has found that subvocalization happens because of our speech organs. They mimic the movements of talking while we are reading silently. This makes us hear our own words in our heads. Subvocalization has been theorized to improve comprehension and reinforce learning. However, it can […]

Does Your Brain Have a Memory Limit

Does Your Brain Have a Memory Limit? (Explained!)

How many memories our brain cells can store depends on our brain’s storage capacity.  The human mind does have a memory limit. The average adult human brain’s memory capacity is 2.5 million gigabytes. However, it doesn’t run out of storage capacity, per se.  A single human brain has many different kinds of memories. And there’s […]

Are There Exercises to Improve Memory

Are There Exercises to Improve Memory? (7 Proven Drills)

Brain exercises can be really effective at improving memory. Some of these exercises include learning a foreign language, playing crossword puzzles, number skipping, the 4 details observation task, and repeating what people say in your mind.  From age 30 and above, the brain begins to shrink. The rate of shrinkage accelerates as people cross into […]