Struggling with spatial navigation in a virtual reality environment can predict actual brain shrinkage a year later in adults ...

A new study suggests that older adults may show reduced movement as cognitive decline progresses, highlighting a potential ...

People exposed to high levels of atmospheric lead from 1960 to 1974 have a 20% higher risk of reported memory problems 50 years later, finds a study to be presented this week at the Alzheimer’s ...

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate ...

As we age, it’s common to notice small lapses in memory, such as forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall recent conversations. Many people also find themselves becoming more ...

Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many surprisingly young people are losing their grip. WATCH: Globe magazine contributor Felice Freyer dug into why young adults are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reduced oxygen during REM sleep may lead to white matter damage in the brain. The researchers said the results ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

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 ...