Frequent internet users outperform in memory tasks, hinting at a 'use it or lose it' effect that keeps the brain sharp for recalling daily events. Study: Frequent internet use is associated with ...

You could swear you left your phone on the table near the door. And you’re having a hard time summoning up your recently changed ATM PIN. Everyone has memory glitches, but there’s no question you may ...

As a researcher investigating how electric brain stimulation can improve people’s powers of recollection, I’m often asked how memory works – and what we can do to use it more effectively. Happily, ...

In Orlando, Florida, a dozen seniors gather in a YMCA twice a week. Some push walkers, others roll in on wheelchairs. After some light exercise and corny jokes, they get down to the real ...

Like the device you’re probably reading this on, sometimes our brains need a hard reset or update to keep our software running bug-free. For humans, that’s sleep. Aside from being necessary for our ...

Getting older changes our bodies, and our sense of self. Aging can also affect our brain function, especially how our memories work. We might find it harder to recall certain details or remember ...

Imagine interacting with an AI assistant that not only remembers your preferences but also learns from past conversations to improve its responses over time. Whether it’s recalling your favorite ...

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 ...

Forget highlighting textbooks until they’re rainbow-colored or writing notes until your hand cramps. The memory technique that students use to ace exams involves turning familiar locations into ...

While a little forgetfulness is common as we get older, more significant memory loss can be a sign of a serious memory problem. “Impaired memory during aging was initially called age-associated ...