When we hear the word “dementia,” most of us think of elderly people having memory problems — they don’t remember the names of their dear ones, where they put the house keys, or whether they paid the ...

Brits plagued by forgetfulness are being told to get their vitamin levels checked, as running low on a crucial nutrient can ...

The NHS has warned that vitamin B12 deficiency can cause neurological problems that may mimic dementia symptoms ...

Aging is a natural part of life, but with it comes an increased risk of cognitive decline. Memory lapses that once seemed harmless can gradually become more serious, and for millions of older adults, ...

You walk into a room and forget why you came there. You can’t remember where you put your keys five minutes ago. You struggle to recall the name of someone you’ve known for years. Everyone around you ...

The memory of 150 overweight people was tested. April 15, 2011 -- Losing weight may be more than just good for your heart. New research indicates it also can improve your memory. According to a study ...

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer's has progressed and how fast a patient's memory will decline. New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing ...

That increasing forgetfulness you’ve been experiencing in your thirties isn’t an inevitable part of getting older, it’s your brain sending urgent distress signals about lifestyle factors that are ...

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 ...

A new study has found that for people with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids had little impact on ...

You could swear you left your phone on the table near the door. And you’re having a hard time summoning up your recently changed ATM PIN. Everyone has memory glitches, but there’s no question you may ...

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...