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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The science of SuperAgers reveals how some people keep sharp memory at 80+, offering clues to healthier brain aging. (CREDIT ...

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...

Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

It turns out your brain might not be the only part of your body that remembers. Scientists at NYU have found that cells outside the brain—like those from your kidneys—can actually "learn" and form ...

Backed by peer-reviewed studies and more than 16 years of research, the device applies scent-based stimulation to enhance cognitive performance and memory function In a 2023 randomized controlled ...

Memory creation and management is a complex process where the human brain collects, stores and recalls information that we need for various tasks. Yet these memories also play a more human role by ...

Memory acts as the invisible thread linking our past experiences to present awareness, shaping who we are and how we learn. Far from being fixed, though, memory is a dynamic system. It's constantly ...

Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave talk about the brain benefits of quitting cigarettes, language development in premature babies, and a mysterious imprint in a Chicago sidewalk. Time ...

As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall faces ...