This is the first study of its kind to examine this part of the brain and its link to estrogen.

Changes in memory, mood, balance or daily habits can sometimes signal that an older adult may need additional medical support. Health experts say recognizing those changes early and having open ...

Memory loss may not simply be a symptom of getting older. New research from Virginia Tech shows that it's tied to specific molecular changes in the brain and that adjusting those processes can improve ...

Everyone misplaces their keys occasionally or struggles to recall a name, but when does ordinary forgetfulness cross the line into something more concerning? Understanding this distinction can make a ...

As we age, it’s common to notice small lapses in memory, such as forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall recent conversations. Many people also find themselves becoming more ...

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered that stress changes how our brain encodes and retrieves aversive memories, and discovered a promising new way to restore ...

“I’m terrible with remembering names.” “I get stuck for words that I want – even simple ones.” “I get so distracted, sometimes I don’t get around to finishing things I’ve started.” If you have reached ...

Two separate studies have identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory. New research from Virginia Tech (VA, USA) shows that memory loss is tied to ...

You walk into a room and forget why you came there. You struggle to remember the name of someone you’ve known for years. You lose track of conversations mid-sentence or can’t recall what you did ...

A new study suggests that older adults may show reduced movement as cognitive decline progresses, highlighting a potential ...

As a primary care physician, I often have older patients come to me worried about dementia. They tell me they've been forgetting names or where they put their keys, and they're concerned that such ...