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Memory hack: Self-testing beats re-reading by 50%, research shows

Students who test themselves on new material remember about 50% more than students who just re-read their notes. That's the ...
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Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of 'mild cognitive impairment', a condition that may indicate Alzheimer's disease, with high accuracy. Dedicated memory tests on smartphones ...