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Q Discussion Group 1 From PSYC-01A-52041 Readers choice again, this time we have a short list of articles on memory. Pick ONE article and write a short summary of what you learned in 250-300 words. Then, try to find two other students who haven't written on the same article and respond to their summary in 75-100 words. Hopefully, you'll all be able to share all five articles. Regular Exercise Changes the Brain to Improve Memory, Thinking Skills Here's some more reasons to be physically active, from the Harvard Health Blog. Heavy Drinking in Middle Age & Memory Loss in Men This study found those consuming at least 2.5 drinks daily showed mental decline earlier than lighter drinkers. Introduction to Memory Techniques Tools to help you improve your memory. They help you to remember facts accurately and the structure of information. Sleep After Learning Aids Memory Recall A scientific study of the effect of sleep on learning. What Eating Too Much Sugar Does to Your Brain More reasons to avoid sugar. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.

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Hello Classmates, Middle-aged men who drink more than two and a half drinks a day may speed their memory loss by nearly six years. A study It suggested that moderate alcohol intake could be good for the brain. But for male heavy drinkers, there was a significant, quantifiable loss of cognitive powers to premature aging. Whether it’s over one night or several years, heavy alcohol use can lead to lapses in memory. This may include difficulty recalling recent events or even an entire night. It can also lead to permanent memory loss, described as dementia. Doctors have identified several ways alcohol affects the brain and memory.