Memory loss often feels like something that arrives late in life. In reality, the story may begin much earlier, long before ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

Healthy habits, including exercise, a good diet and getting enough sleep, can pay big dividends on improving memory function ...

Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways People with dementia may have trouble remembering recent events or ...

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain's memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction. This ...

Aging makes independence more challenging for many adults, particularly those with dementia. Long-term care facilities, such as assisted living and memory care, however, can help fill the gaps ...

The third paper 1 from our international survey of 1,144 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) recipients and family members is now published, in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Ethical Human ...