Having a sharp memory isn’t just about genetics — it’s about how you care for your brain every day. Whether you’re a student ...

Getting enough quality sleep is essential to strong memory function. Understanding the sleep-memory connection may help you learn to prioritize sleep and improve your memory.

By doing simple brain exercises you can improve memory, boost attention and contribute to long-term cognitive health. From ...

Jarome and his team found that aging disrupts K63 polyubiquitination in two distinct areas of the brain. In the hippocampus, ...

Memory loss may not simply be a symptom of getting older. New research from Virginia Tech shows that it's tied to specific molecular changes in the brain and that adjusting those processes can improve ...

Virginia Tech researchers have shown that memory loss in aging may be reversible. Using CRISPR tools, they corrected molecular disruptions in the hippocampus and amygdala, restoring memory in older ...

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...

Those overpriced brain supplements you see on TV don't work, but there are cheaper, simpler things that might.

Research in mice found that flavanols – bitter compounds abundant in dark chocolate, red wine and berries – appear to enhance cognitive function for around an hour after ingestion. Mice given ...

Every parent wants their child to do well in class, memorize things quickly, and be confident during exams. But sometimes, no ...