Exselences Studies

The memory demands for school-age children are much greater than they are for adults. As adults, we have already acquired much of the knowledge and skills we need to function day to day. Although the knowledge base for some fields such as technology changes rapidly, the new information is generally ...

The purpose of this article is to provide a sampling of strategies to help students enhance their learning experiences. Strategies can be used in many different ways. They can be used to introduce a concept in a way that will stick and provide a palette for the student to use as he works to expand ...

The movie “Inside Out” (2015) takes us inside the mind of its young protagonist, an 11-year-old girl named Riley, and depicts memory in a way that is sure to resonate with many people. In Riley’s mind, her memories are objects — globes colored with emotions — that are stored ...

At times, studying can be extremely frustrating and stressful. There are moments when the piles of papers and books are staring straight at you and all you want to do is flip them up in the air and leave them to rot on the floor. Fortunately, there are tons of study techniques out there that ...

Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role ...

 Memory might seem an awfully limited field to become a champion in,  but memory studies–and studies of neuroscience and cognition–have all been uncovering some interesting, important, and relevant information about how the brain learns and remembers; information that is useful to brains of ...

You’ll probably have two main aims at university: to enjoy yourself, and to do well in your degree. Enjoying yourself is usually the easy bit – you’ll have new friends, more freedom than you’re used to, and a subject that you (hopefully) love. “Doing well” can be a bit trickier, because ...

As a busy working adult, getting the most out your study efforts is imperative. With limited time for study, becoming a productive student is one of the best things you can strive for. Benefits include increased productivity, increased retention as well as more time for other activities. If this ...

Every single one of us has a limitless memory capacity. Storage isn’t the issue, as our brains can hold everything and then some. It’s recall—accessing the information in our memories—that’s the sticking point. Not only is recall difficult, but it also affects how our peers perceive ...

Study tips based on the scientific research into the performance of a human brain! Think “I am a genius” – Change your perception of yourself and begin to see yourself as one! Do what geniuses do – be always open to new ideas! Get on your feet – you remember 10% more information when ...