Repeat, and remember for long

London: Rehearsing information immediately after receiving it is all that you need to do in order to remember the information for long, suggests new research.

The findings have implications for any situation in which accurate recall of an event is critical, such as witnessing an accident or crime.

The study showed that the brain region known as the posterior cingulate, an area whose damage is often seen in those with Alzheimer's plays a crucial role in creating permanent memories.

This region not only helps us to recall the episodic details of an event but also integrates the memory into our knowledge and understanding, which makes it resistant to forgetting.

The study involved showing participants 26 short videos of clips taken from YouTube of around 40 seconds in length with a narrative element.