Why should I get a memory test? As we age, our brains undergo both anatomical and chemical changes. Shrinkage begins in our 30s and 40s, with the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, ...

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 ...

It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are diagnosed as early as possible. And there’s great news on that front. WTOP talked to two local doctors about an advancement in ...

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

Elevated cardiac troponin I levels during midlife — indicative of subclinical myocardial injury — were associated with a higher risk for dementia, faster cognitive decline, and greater brain atrophy ...

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 ...

A newly published study is reshaping scientists’ understanding of why people with Alzheimer’s disease forget familiar faces, names and relationships. The research, appearing in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, ...