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 ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

Researchers have long wished to understand the connection between sleep and memory, especially how the brain encodes long-term memories during slow-wave sleep (while discarding others), or the deep ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways A nutrient-rich diet supports brain health and may help prevent chronic ...

In prior posts, we’ve emphasized managing safety, wandering, false memories, and straightforward communication. Here are a few more tips to help memory problems. Make people and places more familiar ...

Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many surprisingly young people are losing their grip. WATCH: Globe magazine contributor Felice Freyer dug into why young adults are ...

Memory problems can be frustrating at any age, but research shows that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, unhealthy fats, or additives, can ...

A team of Australian and international scientists has, for the first time, created a full picture of how errors unfold over ...

In last week’s post “ 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory ” we explored strategies for dealing with memory problems due to neglect. This post is focused on the proven methods and treatments that can ...

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...