It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

Memory loss can occur as part of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be a distinct phenomenon. Not everyone with PTSD experiences memory loss, and not everyone with memory loss has ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

Forgetting information can cause anxiety, but it doesn't always indicate neurological issues. It's important to understand when to consult a doctor. Forgetting names, misplacing keys or missing turns ...

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 ...

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants his spouse to be more compassionate about his worsening recall. By Lori Gottlieb Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and best-selling ...

Here are five other common red flags to look out for. By Dana G. Smith Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly ...

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...

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 ...