Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the ...

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

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

Traditionally, explicit long-term memory (the intentional, conscious recollection of things and experiences) is divided into ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

Menopause is linked to a loss in gray matter volume, a new study suggests, which may explain why so many older women ...

New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...

Deep brain stimulation enhances memory, may ease Alzheimer's symptoms. Feb. 8, 2012— -- A new study suggests that driving electricity deep into the brain can boost memory, shedding light on a ...