A groundbreaking study has found that adults can recall more detailed childhood memories after briefly perceiving themselves with a childlike version of their own face.

E xperiencing memory loss and becoming more forgetful is sometimes chalked up to a natural part of aging. According to CDC data, 1 in 10 adults, aged 45 and older, have reported experiencing memory ...

It challenges you to read music while you memorize the techniques to ... control trial of older adults with mild cognitive impairment, researchers found that crossword puzzles were superior to digital ...

Mnemonic devices. Another way to boost memory and add fun includes using rhymes, acronyms, or familiar song parodies to help grease your memory wheels with new information.

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A meta-analysis shows that physical exercise and mental training improve global cognition in older adults, with their ...

Missing keys, forgetting appointments, losing track of important tasks. Sounds familiar? Though occasional lapses are normal, ...

Researchers recently conducted a study to see how playing different types of video games impacts memory capabilities in both younger and older adults. They compared how well they performed at certain ...

New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories—potentially even those from the early stages of childhood.

Checking status updates on Facebook may be just the distraction your memory needs. Facebook and other social media are generally considered distractions, rather than aids, to building memory.

From 2013 to 2023, the prevalence of self-reported difficulties with memory, concentration and decision-making nearly doubled among young adults.