Procedural memory is a form of long-term memory that enables people to learn and execute tasks. It has been described as a kind of implicit memory: Unlike when a person recalls facts or images, ...

Research suggests music taps into procedural memory in an especially powerful way. One Canadian study found people with Alzheimer's dementia, an irreversible brain condition which affects memory, ...

Whether it’s riding a bike or knitting a sweater, there are some tasks you do without thinking. These are commonly associated with “muscle memory”, the idea your body can remember how to perform ...