memory

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Health - November 6, 2009

Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say more >>

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia

Health - October 30, 2009

Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies more >>

Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors

Health - October 30, 2009

New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia more >>

Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later

Health - October 22, 2009

Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds more >>

The Brain Comes Alive With the Sounds of Music

Health - October 20, 2009

Study delves into why harmonic sounds are therapeutic for people with neurological disorders more >>

Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain

Health - October 19, 2009

Interactivity can help keep older people alert, study suggests more >>

Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients' Brain Function

Health - October 5, 2009

Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy more >>

Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer's

Health - October 2, 2009

Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say more >>

Health Tip: Talking to a Person With a Brain Disorder

Health - September 30, 2009

Keep it clear, direct and simple more >>

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia

Health - September 23, 2009

Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself more >>

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems

Health - September 23, 2009

Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say more >>

Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults

Health - September 11, 2009

Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says more >>

Cancer Drug May Fight Alzheimer's

Health - September 8, 2009

Short-term memories maintained in mice given HDAC inhibitors, study finds more >>

Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's

Health - September 7, 2009

They speed memory loss as much as 10-fold, researchers find more >>

Young Animals May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories

Health - September 4, 2009

It's not clear humans could do the same, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: When Dementia Is Treatable

Health - September 4, 2009

Some forms may respond to therapy more >>

Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home

Health - September 1, 2009

Suggestions for people with dementia more >>

Chronic Media Multi-Tasking Makes It Harder to Focus

Health - August 24, 2009

Study found those who did it a lot fared worse on tests of concentration more >>

Hypertension Linked to Thinking Problems in Middle Age

Health - August 24, 2009

Increases in diastolic pressure lead to decreases in cognition, study shows more >>

Dopamine Lets Bad Experiences Linger

Health - August 21, 2009

Interfering with neurotransmitter prevented memories from forming, taking root, study finds more >>

Rich, Poor See Similar Declines in Old Age

Health - August 14, 2009

After 70, socioeconomics have little impact on cognition, study finds more >>

Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy

Health - August 12, 2009

Underlying brain abnormalities may cause learning problems, study finds more >>

Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk

Health - August 11, 2009

Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds more >>

Study Ties Mini-Strokes to Memory Loss

Health - August 10, 2009

Effects appear to differ from those of full-blown stroke more >>

Radiation for Brain Tumors May Affect Cognition