Results for Memory Issues

As candid conversations about metal health become more prevalent, new research emphasizes the importance of early intervention. A study from the University of Sussex in England, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that depression…

A simple walking regimen can slow memory decline in people who already have cognitive problems, a new study suggests

Researchers find chemicals in marijuana called cannabinoids activate specific receptors in mitochondrial cells of the hippocampus to cause memory loss.

An entrepreneur who can memorize the order of a deck of cards in under a minute shares tips to sharpen your memory.

Gentle sound stimulation -- such as the rush of a waterfall -- synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and tripled their ability to recall words, reports a new study. The goal is to make the new technology available for home use.

A new study offers clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even when the injury that caused it has gone. Although still in its infancy, this research could explain how small and seemingly innocuous injuries leave molecular 'footprints' which add up to more lasting damage, and ultimately chronic pain.

Veteran members of Congress offer pro tips on taking in all an inauguration has to offer. First among them? Patience. And comfortable shoes.

The physical changes in the motor cortex that result from learning and sleep.

Implicit memory, or nondeclarative memory, is memory that is not consciously recalled, but produced indirectly. The most common form of implicit....

Memory is such an important part of our lives. It helps define who we are. It assists us in our relationships with others. And it definitely affects the decisions we make. So much of this is done without our even thinking about it. That is…until we start to lose our ability to remember. Then we wish we could do something to decrease memory loss . The good news is that there are things you can do to support your brain’s memory functions
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Sometimes our daily lives are disrupted more by the cognitive deficits that accompany bipolar than by the affective symptoms of the disorder itself.

Kids who have a hard time staying on track may be having problems with working memory, a kind of "cognitive workspace" that can get overcrowded when too much new information is coming in.

Our memories are not as rich and reliable as we commonly believe they are.

New research from the University of Guelph on the brain and memory could help in developing therapies for people with schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

Posting on social media can help you remember events later.

... and why just telling yourself not do it isn't enough.

Our memory of events glues the past and the present together.

Think about your most vivid memories. Chances are—especially if you're middle-aged or older—at least some of those memories took place around a time you ...

Working Memory is a set of skills that helps us keep information in mind while using that information to complete a task or execute a challenge and invo...