Working memory is a critical cognitive system that temporarily maintains and manipulates information for complex tasks such as reasoning, learning, and decision-making. It functions as an interface ...

Chronic conditions can increase your risk of dementia as you age, which affects memory and other cognitive processes. High blood sugar, such as with diabetes, can damage blood vessels in your brain ...

Listening to music immediately after learning new information may help improve memory retention in older adults and ...

Improvising music could help to improve older people's cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research ...

In a new study, a molecule identified and synthesized by UCLA Health researchers was shown to restore cognifitive functions in mice with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. The compound effectively ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers examined the association between body mass index (BMI) across different life stages and cognitive performance in ...

Oveporexton, a novel first-in-class OX2R-selective agonist, shows promise for improving memory, attention, and executive function in individuals with narcolepsy type 1.

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

Cognitive dysfunction in kidney cancer survivors is linked to treatment burden, stress, and fatigue, affecting daily ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp ...