Early detection means a chance for treatment or lifestyle adjustments that may slow the progression of memory loss. A memory ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new blood test that may help doctors figure out if a person’s ...

The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are diagnosed as early as possible. And there’s great news on that front. WTOP talked to two local doctors about an advancement in ...

LOS ANGELES -- Alzheimer's disease was officially recognized a hundred years ago, but there's still no effective treatment for it. Now researchers at UCLA say they've developed a program that shows ...

Results from a six-year study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, show that a new low intensity group ...

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 ...

Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging — but new research suggests that doesn’t have to be the case. A 25-year study from Northwestern University analyzed ...

Lonni Sue Johnson’s amnesia is revealing important connections between memory, personality, and consciousness.

SuperAgers defy normal aging by keeping sharp memories and healthy brains well into their 80s. Northwestern scientists discovered that these individuals either resist the buildup of harmful brain ...

Marissa Russo is a former STAT intern supported by the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship. A new study finds that the element lithium plays a crucial role in healthy brain function and ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new memory café is launching in Lansing, and the first gathering will be on Thursday afternoon. AARP describes it as a “new community resource offering a welcoming, ...