Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

Alzheimer’s may destroy memory by flipping a single molecular switch that tells neurons to prune their own connections. Researchers found that both amyloid beta and inflammation converge on the same ...

The nutrient plays a role in memory, focus, mental health and so much more. Here's how to get more of it.

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 ...

Researchers are testing a new approach to repair early memory loss by protecting brain connections affected in Alzheimer’s ...

Sometimes forget where you parked your car while running errands or struggle to recall an acquaintance’s name stuck on the tip of your tongue? You may be wondering if these memory lapses are a normal ...

Aging is a natural part of life, but with it comes an increased risk of cognitive decline. Memory lapses that once seemed harmless can gradually become more serious, and for millions of older adults, ...

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while we are resting, according to a new study in mice by University College ...

“Pothead” could one day get a whole new meaning. A new study suggests low doses of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in ...