People have an absolute terror of losing their memory and thinking they're losing themselves,” says Lesley, who works at Remo ...

Forgetting where you put your keys or struggling to find the right word can be a normal part of aging, but when memory problems begin interfering with daily life, it may be time to see a specialist, ...

New research shows that information tied to your car can reveal early signs of cognitive decline with 82% accuracy.

More than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Yet average wait times for a dementia diagnosis range from 12 months to nearly four years.

Many people with a family history of memory problems wonder whether they will also experience memory problems (beyond those associated with normal aging). Although there are multiple considerations in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Past studies in animals have shown that a highly processed diet is linked to memory problems and inflammation in the aged brain—and the effect can happen fast, after just three days of poor eating.

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 ...