#biology #humans #cheatsheet Created at 170723 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 170723 Commit: 0 # Related # Memory | Topic | Details | | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Memory Capacity | 2.5 petabytes (2.5 million gigabytes)[^4] | | Neurons | 1 billion neurons, with each neuron forming about 1,000 connections[^3] | | Connections | Over a trillion connections in the human brain[^3] | | Memory Types | Short-term/working memory and long-term memory[^10] | | Short-term Memory | Lasts seconds to hours[^6] | | Long-term Memory | Can last for years[^6] | | Memory Retention | Influenced by various factors such as context, food consumption, and physical activities[^14] | | Forgetting Rate | Humans forget approximately 50% of new information within an hour, increasing over time[^5] | | Memory Improvement Techniques | Active learning, repetition, and recall[^4] | [^1]: https://www.psychologydiscussion.net/memory/retention/7-main-factors-that-influence-retention-power-memory-psychology/3061 [^2]: https://www.usa.edu/blog/science-backed-memory-tips/ [^3]: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/memory-loss [^4]: https://www.medanta.org/patient-education-blog/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain [^5]: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-8774-7_36 [^6]: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/memory-loss/art-20046518 [^7]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657600/ [^8]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-memory-capacity/ [^9]: https://knowledgeone.ca/5-factors-influencing-memory-process/ [^10]: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-improve-memory [^11]: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2017.00438/full [^12]: https://www.cnsnevada.com/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain/ [^13]: https://www.curioustem.org/stem-articles/memory-retention [^14]: https://www.verywellmind.com/great-ways-to-improve-your-memory-2795356 [^15]: https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-memory-explained-98552 [^16]: https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/memory-capacity-of-human-brain [^17]: https://www.bettermind.com/articles/factors-can-impair-memory/ [^18]: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/memory [^19]: https://www.memorylosstest.com/short-term-memory-definition-long-term-memory/ [^20]: https://irisreading.com/does-your-brain-have-a-memory-limit/ [^21]: https://fka.com/four-stages-learning-retention-factors/ [^22]: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/08/is-your-memory-struggling-here-are-10-ways-to-boost-recall [^23]: https://www.spring.org.uk/2023/01/short-term-memory-long-term.php [^24]: https://www.salk.edu/news-release/memory-capacity-of-brain-is-10-times-more-than-previously-thought/ [^25]: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/factors-affecting-memory-recall [^26]: https://hbr.org/2023/01/3-ways-to-strengthen-your-memory-recall [^27]: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-short-term-memory-2795348 [^28]: https://www.livescience.com/53751-brain-could-store-internet.html [^29]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_and_retention_in_learning [^30]: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/a-memory-expert-shares-tips-for-improving-your-recall-abilities-1.5429987 [^31]: https://arc.duke.edu/how-long-short-term-memory-shorter-you-might-think [^32]: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-theoretical-storage-capacity-of-the-human-brain [^33]: https://acs.ist.psu.edu/reports/ritter21d.pdf [^34]: https://zapier.com/blog/better-memory/ [^35]: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/human-memory2.htm [^36]: https://southtree.com/blogs/artifact/10-unforgettable-statistics-about-human-memory