Researchers from the US, UK, and Spain tracked more than 10,000 people over the age of 50. Higher levels of well-being may ...

Not all memory loss is degenerative or permanent. Here's what medical experts say to do if you're experiencing symptoms.

“The vast majority of adults truly need somewhere between seven and nine hours, and we offer that range because there is a ...

Explaining the science behind memory and memory loss—including why forgetting is a crucial property of memory, as well as strategies that help people remember better—is the subject of a new book ...

Memory varies from person to person, but it may also deeply impact the quality of your life. While there are various factors influencing the change and decline in memory, age is among the leading ones ...

Long-term memory is information encoded in the brain on the time-scale of years. It consists of explicit (declarative) memories that are consciously reportable and depend heavily on the medial ...

What did Joel get you for your anniversary?” my mom asked. “Nothing yet,” I replied. “But it’s a big one, so it should be something good.” “Any time a ...

New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

May 8, 2025 — Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's ...

Tests of how long information is retained and the circumstances in which it is forgotten suggest that short-term and long-term memory are closely related but involve some separate mechanisms ...