Memory actually takes many different forms. We know that when we store a memory, we are storing information. But, what that information is and how long we retain it determines what type of memory it ...

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

Analysing brain scans, researchers have revealed alterations in brain shape linked to memory loss and potential dementia risk ...

Many patients with long COVID experience brain fog, but the reasons are not well understood. A new study links brain fog to a ...

Why do some people remain healthy through childhood yet become more vulnerable to brain disorders such as dementia later in ...

Mnemonic devices. Another way to boost memory and add fun includes using rhymes, acronyms, or familiar song parodies to help grease your memory wheels with new information.

The human brain does more than simply regulate synapses that exchange signals; individual neurons also process information ...

A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new study has found that just a few days on a high-fat Western diet is enough ...

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 ...

Redefining Research: This study shows that a human-based brain organoid model can mimic key brain functions such as ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Boost your memory and defend against cognitive decline with brain-healthy Mediterranean foods like olive oil, berries, and whole grains—simple strategies you can start today. Did you know that the ...