While it might be frustrating, a little forgetfulness is a normal part of aging—just ask the National Institute on Aging. But more severe memory loss? That’s a different story. And while the thought ...

Findings suggest that a daily vitamin supplement may slow cognitive decline in older adults — but experts aren't ready to recommend it to everyone. The findings showed a statistically significant ...

Chronic conditions can increase your risk of dementia as you age, which affects memory and other cognitive processes. High blood sugar, such as with diabetes, can damage blood vessels in your brain ...

A partnership program between the UNO School of Music and the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences is studying how music can help Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...

BOSTON - A study in Boston found taking a multivitamin could help protect your brain from memory loss. Researchers at Mass General Brigham analyzed data from 5,000 adults 60 and older and conducted in ...

Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...

When people think about dementia, their minds usually go straight to memory loss — forgetting names, losing their keys, ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

Forgetting information can cause anxiety, but it doesn't always indicate neurological issues. It's important to understand when to consult a doctor. Forgetting names, misplacing keys or missing turns ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways People with dementia may have trouble remembering recent events or conversations.Common items may be put in unusual places, like a wallet in the ...

As Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia — affecting an estimated 6.7 million Americans — it’s not surprising that people who experience memory loss may suspect AD. In fact, there is ...