A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline as people age. The ...

Alzheimer’s may destroy memory by flipping a single molecular switch that tells neurons to prune their own connections. Researchers found that both amyloid beta and inflammation converge on the same ...

Is it possible to forget the worst memories of your life or dull their emotional sting? What was once only found in science fiction is now becoming a reality thanks to groundbreaking research into the ...

Imagine a world where painful memories no longer haunt you. Scientists are working on ways to ease the burden of traumatic experiences, and recent discoveries in Japan have sparked hope. Researchers ...

The colorful packages lining supermarket shelves hide more than convenience—they contain ingredients potentially damaging your brain’s ability to form and retain memories. While food technology has ...

A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

High-quality sleep strengthens your ability to learn, store and recall information. Better sleep habits are one of the most effective ways to support good memory. Even short naps and consistent ...

A study in mice suggests infantile amnesia is not a failure of memory, but a developmentally useful process guided by brain ...