ReadingReading out loud boosts chances of remembering information
Reading out loud boosts chances of remembering information
"When we add an active measure or a
production element to a word, that word becomes more distinct in
long-term memory, and hence more memorable," said Colin MacLeod, chair
of the psychology department at the University of Waterloo.
New research suggests that reading out loud can boost memory because of the benefits of putting action to thought. Photo by StockSnap/Pixabay
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2017 -- Want to remember certain information? Try reading it out loud.
A new study finds that improves your chances of remembering it.
Canadian researchers asked 95 people to remember written information
in four different ways: reading the information silently, hearing
someone else read it, listening to a recording of themselves reading it
and reading it aloud.
Reading out loud proved to be the best way to remember the information, the study found. That "confirms that learning and memory benefit from active involvement," study co-author Colin MacLeod said in a news release from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He's chair of the university's psychology department.
"When we add an active measure or a production element to a word, that word becomes more distinct in long-term memory, and hence more memorable," he said. MacLeod's earlier research involved how writing and typing words enhanced memory retention.
As for the "practical applications of this research," MacLeod said, "I think of seniors who are advised to do puzzles and crosswords to help strengthen their memory.
"This study suggests that the idea of action or activity also improves memory," he said. That adds to existing knowledge that "regular exercise and movement are also strong building blocks for a good memory," he added.
The findings were published recently in the journal Memory.
More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on memory and healthy aging.
Copyright © 2017 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
A new study finds that improves your chances of remembering it.
Reading out loud proved to be the best way to remember the information, the study found. That "confirms that learning and memory benefit from active involvement," study co-author Colin MacLeod said in a news release from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He's chair of the university's psychology department.
"When we add an active measure or a production element to a word, that word becomes more distinct in long-term memory, and hence more memorable," he said. MacLeod's earlier research involved how writing and typing words enhanced memory retention.
As for the "practical applications of this research," MacLeod said, "I think of seniors who are advised to do puzzles and crosswords to help strengthen their memory.
"This study suggests that the idea of action or activity also improves memory," he said. That adds to existing knowledge that "regular exercise and movement are also strong building blocks for a good memory," he added.
The findings were published recently in the journal Memory.
More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on memory and healthy aging.
Copyright © 2017 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
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