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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While it might be frustrating, a little forgetfulness is a normal part of aging—just ask the National Institute on Aging. But more ...

When we hear the word “dementia,” most of us think of elderly people having memory problems — they don’t remember the names of their dear ones, where they put the house keys, or whether they paid the ...

Does partying in your 20s cause memory loss in your 60s? New research from the University of Michigan links young adult binge drinking, smoking, and cannabis use to cognitive decline decades later.

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

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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 ...

Severe infections may quietly raise the risk of dementia later in life, a new study suggests, highlighting an often-overlooked link between physical illness and brain health.