While a person may not be able to prevent decreases in memory ability entirely, experts have studied various steps one can take to increase one’s odds of maintaining a sharp memory into older age.

Q: I find it more difficult to concentrate and keep my focus like I did when I was younger. What’s changing? A: Just as you ...

A person’s memory is a sea of images and other sensory impressions, facts and meanings, echoes of past feelings, and ingrained codes for how to behave—a diverse well of information. Naturally ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to identify early signs of memory impairment in adults in an attempt to screen for or even slow down the onset of cognitive decline. Some clinicians believe ...

As we age, our eyesight can change, but some changes may be warning signs of serious eye conditions. One of the most common issues older adults face is macular degeneration, a condition that ...

In a new co-authored book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth A. Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and ...

New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.

Calif., about his disparaging of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report referencing President Biden's "poor memory." ...

For the elderly and the disabled, the fires inspired heroism; they also exposed failings in safety planning for these ...

Dangerous cold’ temperatures are expected over the next few days in the Lehigh Valley. Here is some advice for dealing with ...

With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to a cure seems ...