Scientists identified a potential early indicator of cognitive decline, pointing to an avenue for new research.

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and slowly affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out ...

When doctors suspect Alzheimer's, they can order a blood test to learn whether a patient's brain contains the sticky amyloid plaques that are a hallmark of the disease. But the results of that test ...

Why should I get a memory test? As we age, our brains undergo both anatomical and chemical changes. Shrinkage begins in our 30s and 40s, with the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus ...

This article predates the current owners of Science Blog. It has not been reviewed under the current editorial process and is kept as part of the archive. This work investigated how various indicators ...

Subtle memory loss commonly occurs as we age. Much of aging cognitive changes are due to the changes in areas of the brain, such as the hippocampus. A new study found that the memory loss transition ...

Memory formation involves complex processes within the brain. When you experience something, like placing your keys on a table, neurons in the brain activate in a specific pattern. The strength of ...

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 ...