Professional musician Robin Spielberg says music saved her daughter’s life. In 1998, Spielberg was pregnant with twin girls when she suffered complications. An emergency cesarean was performed during the 22nd week of pregnancy. Sadly, one of the twins passed away, but Valerie survived.
A Man With Love And Music, But Little Else
When musician Clive Wearing was struck down by a brain infection in 1985, it stole his memories. It also prevented him from making new ones. Fresh events and experiences are lost in the blink of an eye. Herpes encephalitis had infected his brain and destroyed his memory. He sees and hears everything in a crystal clear fashion. Yet holding onto the precious moments is like catching smoke in a bottle – impossible.
Perfect Memory
How well do you remember yesterday? Do you remember what you wore, what you ate, or what you watched on television? If you’re like most people, you do. But you probably don’t remember what you wore, ate or watched on TV on the third Wednesday of January, six years ago. One woman can.
Color Boosts Memory and Creativity
Colors have the power to change our mood and our energy. Some people also believe that colors can make us remember words more easily and be more creative.
Walking Your Way To Fluency
One of the most well known tourist attractions in the city of Kyoto, Japan is called the Philosopher’s Path. It’s a little footpath that follows a winding canal underneath cherry trees in a quiet part of the city. Along the way there are little tea houses and shops.