This surprising sensory shortcut is hiding in plain ... smell.

Scientists say a surprisingly simple tweak to your bedroom could supercharge how well your brain stores information overnight ...

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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 ...

I’m probably the perfect demographic, but it seems like Prevagen ads come on every time I turn on the TV. Maybe you’ve seen the commercials, too: “After taking Prevagen, I’m a lot sharper than I used ...

Many of us take our memory for granted. We just assume that it’ll be there when we need it. That, however, is not always the case. While some people are naturally blessed with a great memory, for most ...

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 ...

Dr. Wendy Suzuki shares her simple tips for improving brain health.

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

Over the past couple of decades, attention spans have shrunk. Tethered to our computers and smartphones, we carry our little devices everywhere, a few clicks away from all the information we need to ...

Don’t forget! March 21 is National Memory Day — a holiday that’s all about boosting brain health and improving your short- and long-term memory. While some minor forgetfulness is normal as we age, ...