For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

Researchers are testing a new approach to repair early memory loss by protecting brain connections affected in Alzheimer’s ...

Grandparenting is good for the aging brain, potentially serving as a buffer against cognitive decline, according to findings published Jan. 26 in the journal Psychology and Aging. Seniors who provide ...

An international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline as people age. The findings—based ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...

Protecting your brain health isn't just about adding "superfoods"—it's about identifying the everyday culprits that quietly ...

New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...