Memory Day

Memories are scattered all over the brain. When you forget something easily, it’s probably because the data was stored in your short-term memory — also known as “working memory.” The hippocampus, in particular, is responsible for long-term memories. Interestingly, the emotions linked to those memories are stored in the amygdala.

There’s virtually no limit to what your brain can remember. The human brain has about one billion neurons inside of it, with each one capable of creating 1,000 connections to other neurons. That’s a lot of potential memories!

Our memory helps make us who we are. From fondly recollecting childhood events to remembering where we left our keys, memory plays a vital role in every aspect of our lives. It provides us with a sense of self and makes up our continual experience of life.