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How Memories Form and How We Lose Them Instructional VideoHow Memories Form and How We Lose Them Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
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Health
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4:19
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30 mins
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How Memories Form and How We Lose Them

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Beware! Memory thieves are at work! Aging, chronic stress, and depression are just a few of the villains exposed in this short video that also includes suggestions for how to protect yourself from these bad guys.

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memory, memories

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health

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  • Use the video as an introduction to a unit on brain function and memory and have groups research the links provided in the Dig Deeper section

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  • While much of the video focuses on the role of aging in memory loss, other, more universal factors are discussed as well

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  • The resource includes the video, a short assessment of understanding, links to additional resources, and a discussion question

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