轉化長期記憶
Our brain is a deeply complex organ that allows us to think, feel, move and live.
我們的大腦是個極其複雜的器官，它使我們能夠思考、感知、行動與生存。
complex(adj.)結構複雜的;費解的Organ transplantation is a complex procedure.organ(n.)器官allow sb. to RV=讓某人能做某事
A key function of the brain is learning new information and storing it in our memory and this happens in our hippocampus.
大腦的關鍵功能是學習新的資訊並將所學儲存在記憶中，而這一切過程都發生在我們的海馬迴內。
function(n.)功能store(v.)儲存;儲藏Computer users nowadays tend to store their files in the cloud.memory(n.)記憶
The hippocampus helps us process and retrieve two kinds of memory: declarative memories and spatial relationships.
海馬迴幫助我們處理以及取回兩種記憶，即陳述性記憶與空間關係。
retrieve(v.)找回;取回=find and bring backdeclarative(adj.)陳述的spatial(adj.)空間相關的
Declarative memories are related to facts and events, such as memorizing vocabulary or remembering the name of your first pet.
陳述性記憶跟事實與事件有關，比如：記憶單字或記得第一隻寵物的名字。
be related to=跟...有關Many cases of domestic violence are related to drinking problems.memorize(v.)記住;熟記Actors always have their own ways to memorize lines.
Spatial relationship memories involve pathways or routes, meaning that without these memories, you wouldn’t be able to walk to the grocery store or find your way back home.
空間關係則涉及途徑或路線，即表示若沒有這類記憶，你將無法前往雜貨店或找到回家的路。
pathway(n.)途徑route(n.)路線be able to RV=能夠做某事
The hippocampus is also where short-term memories are turned into long-term memories.
海馬迴也是將短期記憶轉化為長期記憶的部位。
short-term(adj.)短期的long-term(adj.)長期的turn into=轉變為...
However, the long-term memories are stored elsewhere in the brain.
不過，長期記憶被儲存在別處。
elsewhere(adv.)在某處=somewhere else
Diseases like Alzheimer’s damage the hippocampus. This explains why patients tend to hold onto their old memories, but are unable to form new ones.
阿茲海默症這類疾病會使海馬迴受損。這說明了為什麼病患往往會保留舊的記憶，卻無法形成新的記憶。
disease(n.)疾病Millions of people died of the fatal disease.damage(v.)損壞;破壞tend to RV=往往會做某事hold onto=保留;持有You should hold onto the receipts as you might need them for a tax refund.form(v.)形成
Research has demonstrated that there are ways to improve our hippocampus function.
研究表明，有不少方法可以改善海馬迴的功能。
demonstrate(v.)演示;表明improve(v.)提升;改善;增強
Exercise, a good diet, and brain training have proven successful in strengthening our ability to learn and recall information.
運動、良好的飲食以及大腦訓練經證實能夠增強學習能力與記住資訊。
successful(adj.)成功的;可達到目的的strengthen(v.)增強;加強Drinking orange juice can prevent heart disease and strengthen blood vessels.strength(n.)強度;長處;體力ability(n.)能力recall(v.)記憶;回想