“People have an absolute terror of losing their memory and thinking they're losing themselves,” says Lesley, who works at ...

Many people with a family history of memory problems wonder whether they will also experience memory problems (beyond those associated with normal aging). Although there are multiple considerations in ...

In today's fast-paced world, young adults are grappling with forgetfulness that often raises alarms about dementia. However, specialists indicate that it's not a sign of cognitive decline but rather ...

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 ...

Memory problems affect virtually everyone at some point in their daily lives, yet people often feel embarrassed or worried when they experience these perfectly normal cognitive hiccups. The human ...

In general, highly processed, salty foods are not great for your cognitive health. This includes your memory. These are some of the potato chips linked to memory decline.

Everyone misplaces their keys occasionally or struggles to recall a name, but when does ordinary forgetfulness cross the line into something more concerning? Understanding this distinction can make a ...

Editor's Note: An excerpt of this interview ran in WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. There’s a wave of dementia coming, ...