Spring-cleaning the mind? Study shows a cluttered brain doesn't remember
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 21:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Lapses in memory occur more frequently with age, yet the reasons for this increasing forgetfulness have not always been clear. According to new research, older individuals have reduced learning and memory because their minds tend to be cluttered with irrelevant information when performing tasks. The findings offer new insights into why aging is associated with a decline in memory and may lead to practical solutions.