Improving Memory - Part 1: Is there a reason that your memory is slipping?

The brain manages memory in a manner similar to a computer. There is an area of the brain that handles short-term memory much like a computer's RAM, and an area that stores remote or long-term memory like the hard drive. A number of conditions may affect the way the brain stores information, causing problems with short-term or long-term memory. These include certain illnesses, ageing,