Misremembering might actually be a sign your memory is working optimally

By: Robert Jacobs, University of Rochester, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 5, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Robert Jacobs, University of Rochester

When asked the other day about a bakery near my home, I responded that I’d recently eaten its mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies. My wife corrected me, noting that the cookies I ate were actually oatmeal raisin.

Why did I make this memory error? Is this an early sign of impending dementia? Should I call my doctor?

Or is forgetting the details of a dessert a good thing, given that …

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