Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways People with dementia may have trouble remembering recent events or conversations.Common items may be put in unusual places, like a wallet in the ...

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 ...

Brain fog and memory loss are common symptoms before, during, and after a migraine attack. They're usually temporary but can ...

You walk into the living room to retrieve something important. What was it again? An acquaintance greets you in the grocery store. Her name escapes you. Moments of forgetfulness can happen at any age, ...

Multitasking may seem like a good way to get more done — but evidence suggests the opposite. Here’s the truth about multitasking, and what to do instead. Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...

What's behind the verbal difficulties, short-term memory loss, and personality changes that have affected this 63-year-old man for about 10 years? That is what Shifu Xiao, MD, PhD, of Shanghai Jiao ...

Depression and loneliness predicted memory decline over time in older adults, while memory decline worsened mood symptoms, according to a new study that highlighted a bidirectional link among these ...