Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory ...

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

Memory worries are common with aging. Learn what they mean, when they matter, and how anxiety, mood, and evidence shape cognitive concerns.

If the neurologist Dr. Daniel Lesley sees 10 patients a day, at least half ask him the same question: Are the brain lapses they’re experiencing a normal part of ...

Memory problems affect virtually everyone at some point in their daily lives, yet people often feel embarrassed or worried when they experience these perfectly normal cognitive hiccups. The human ...

AURORA, Colo. — Think cannabis effects wear off once you decide to quit for good? Think again. New research suggests that heavy marijuana use could impact your brain’s memory functions long after your ...

Wait, what was the name of that actress from the series I watched yesterday? If you also find yourself refreshing Google or the chat again and again to get answers instead of recalling them yourself – ...

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate ...

At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gauge my ...

A growing number of adult Americans—particularly those under 40—are reporting problems with their memory, concentration and decision-making abilities. Self-reported rates of cognitive disability ...