When someone experiences early-stage memory loss or other cognitive problems, it often leads to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In mild cognitive impairment, changes in memory or ...

Scientists investigating the potential of a non-invasive laser therapy to improve cognitive function have produced some promising early results. There are important questions still to answer, but the ...

A simple beam of light may hold the power to sharpen your memory. New research shows that transcranial photobiomodulation, or tPBM, can significantly boost working memory when applied to a key part of ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment is available. Among lifestyle factors, physical activity stands out as possibly ...

Depression and memory decline are intimately linked, with new research suggesting that each might affect the other. Nearly 1 in 5 American adults aged 65 and over experience depressive symptoms, ...

People who went through menopause earlier had lower scores on memory and thinking tests. Those who used transdermal estradiol had better test scores for episodic memory—like remembering past ...

Health systems across Canada need to implement more non-pharmacological programs to provide comprehensive dementia care in an ...

For many women, the "brain fog" associated with menopause is one of its most frustrating symptoms. Now, a new study offers a potential link between a common treatment and improved cognitive function, ...