Everyone misplaces their keys occasionally or struggles to recall a name, but when does ordinary forgetfulness cross the line into something more concerning? Understanding this distinction can make a ...

Changes in memory, mood, balance or daily habits can sometimes signal that an older adult may need additional medical support. Health experts say recognizing those changes early and having open ...

With approximately one in eight elderly Long Islanders diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, treatments for this progressively debilitating disease are essential. And as the population ages, yet even ...

Memory loss may not simply be a symptom of getting older. New research from Virginia Tech shows that it's tied to specific molecular changes in the brain and that adjusting those processes can improve ...

As we age, it’s common to notice small lapses in memory, such as forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall recent conversations. Many people also find themselves becoming more ...

SEATTLE — As people age, many become concerned about memory loss and brain health. It’s normal to occasionally forget details, like the name of an acquaintance or where you put your keys. But ...

Two separate studies have identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory. New research from Virginia Tech (VA, USA) shows that memory loss is tied to ...

As a primary care physician, I often have older patients come to me worried about dementia. They tell me they've been forgetting names or where they put their keys, and they're concerned that such ...

Aging has been on my mind lately. It’s probably related to turning seventy last year. However, it’s also a subject that has been fascinating to me since my early years. This might be a result of being ...

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this. Yet for much of ...

You walk into a room and forget why you came there. You struggle to remember the name of someone you’ve known for years. You lose track of conversations mid-sentence or can’t recall what you did ...