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name codes

Identity memory

neurofeedback

Biofeedback training for the brain

neurofibromatosis 1

Common cholesterol-lowering drug reverses learning disabilities in mice

neurogenesis

Neurogenesis

neurological studies

Perception and memory ; Reconstruction and consolidation of memories ; Other neurological studies

nicotine

Nicotine patch may alleviate 'senior moments'

NLD

see Nonverbal Learning Disability

NMDA

Forgetting may sometimes be an active process

noise

Aircraft noise may affect children's reading and memory

Nonverbal Learning Disability

Rare learning disability particularly impacts face recognition

norepinephrine

Norepinephrine important in retrieving memories; Enzyme that turns fleeting experience into lasting memory; Amphetamine helps or hinders cognitive function depending on your genes

note-taking

Note-taking; Research reports; study guides

note-taking - comparison of formats

Research reports

notetaking - example

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notetaking - matrix

Research reports

NR2B

Origins of fear more complex than supposed

Nun study

Higher education or larger brain size may protect against dementia ; Early language ability may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's

O

omega-3 oils

Omega-3 fatty acids may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease ; Fish oil may help prevent Alzheimer's ; Omega-3 fatty acid may prevent Alzheimer's disease and slow its progression ; Eating fish cuts risk of dementia ; Eating fish associated with slower cognitive decline

organizational signals

Research reports

organizing for remembering

Research reports

outlines

Research reports

overactive bladder

Drug for overactive bladder can cause memory deterioration

overlearning

Cramming doesn't work in the long term

 

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