Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

Long dramatized in movies and novels, amnesia refers to a profound loss of memory that’s temporary, permanent, or progressive (gets worse over time). Depending on the type and cause of amnesia, the ...

Here are five other common red flags to look out for. By Dana G. Smith Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly ...

Sometimes forget where you parked your car while running errands or struggle to recall an acquaintance's name stuck on the tip of your tongue? You may be wondering if these memory lapses are a normal ...

Different blood types can be associated with different health conditions, including memory issues. But that association may ...

As a primary care physician, I often have older patients come to me worried about dementia. They tell me they've been forgetting names or where they put their keys, and they're concerned that such ...

Our memories form the foundation of our continuing sense of self. Our understanding of who we are is built up from a lifetime of experiences stored in our brain. Loss of that information about who you ...

Your medical team should determine whether you have dementia or just normal memory loss due to aging. Fred Froese via Getty Images The number of cases of dementia in the U.S. is rising as baby boomers ...

A recent study from the University of California San Diego has found that a group of drugs, called anticholinergic drugs, might increase the risk of memory and thinking problems. These drugs are often ...

Share on Pinterest Do all our cells have a type of memory, and if so, how might this influence health? We investigate. Design by MNT; Photography by Grant Faint/Getty Images & Ed Reschke/Getty Images.