bypasses the rational brain and hits the heart—suddenly you’re back in that moment, feeling what you felt then. These intense flashbacks can be jarring, but they’re a sign of just how devoted our brain is to preserving the essence of those we love. Turning Moments into Lasting Memories How do fleeting experiences crystallize into the long-term memories that stay with us for years or decades? The answer lies in a process neuroscientists call consolidation—and it’s one of the brain’s quiet miracles. Every meaningful interaction with a loved one—every holiday dinner, every hospital bedside conversation—sparks
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