New details on how the brain stores info, and why it's limited. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2009 — -- Having a tough time recalling a phone number someone spoke a few minutes ago or forgetting items from ...

A new study reveals that the memory for a specific experience is stored in multiple parallel 'copies'. These are preserved for varying durations, modified to certain degrees, and sometimes deleted ...

Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...

Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

Maintaining mental sharpness in today’s fast-paced world is more crucial than ever. With the increasing demands on our cognitive abilities, people seek practical solutions to enhance their memory and ...

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

Share on Pinterest Does daydreaming have unexpected benefits for the brain? Image credit: Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy. The workings of the brain are complex, and research about brain activity is ...

In the pursuit of enhanced memory, focus, and overall brain health, many individuals seek additional support through brain supplements. These supplements are specifically formulated to provide key ...

A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...