A study published today in the journal Science Advances found that mundane memories get extra sticking power in the brain if ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it's due to ...

Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days ...

Walnuts might be the key to cracking open a sharper mind. New research suggests that eating a handful at breakfast could give your brain a serious boost, enhancing memory and performance throughout ...

Game-based training improves not only the cognitive abilities of people with initial signs of developing dementia, but also leads to positive changes in the brain. That is according to two new studies ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that people who use marijuana frequently could suffer from impaired working memory, the short-term memory used for daily tasks. The study involved over 1,000 ...