Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small lapses in memory aren’t a big deal if they're on par with people who are about the same age as us. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...

Forgetting things. It’s the worst. “Hello, neighbor!” (We’ve lived on the same street for years and I can never remember your name!) “Yes, dear, I put that important document in a very safe place.” ...

To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta. After collecting their luggage, they ...

Forgetting things can be annoying — even frightening. “Yes Dad, you’ve told us that story before.” “Wait, was that project due at 3 p.m. on the 2nd, or 2 p.m. on the 3rd?” “This is Dr. Walker’s office ...

Blanking on someone’s name. Forgetting why you entered a room. Struggling to concentrate on a task. Women in their 40s and early 50s often notice declines in their memory, focus and ability to learn ...