By doing simple brain exercises you can improve memory, boost attention and contribute to long-term cognitive health. From ...

Rather than holding information in specific areas of the brain, our memories are represented by the connections between neurons, called synapses. According to a recent study from the Salk Institute in ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Some commonly used medications have been linked to memory issues and severe ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Getting enough quality sleep is essential to strong memory function. Understanding the sleep-memory connection may help you learn to prioritize sleep and improve your memory.

For decades, researchers have misunderstood a key aspect of short-term memory because of shortcomings in the way they compare the memory capacity of deaf people who use American Sign Language (ASL) ...

Laser, short for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, finds a lot of usage in the medical industry (via FDA). From cosmetic and dental procedures to eye operations and surgical ...

Using optogenetics techniques, scientists from Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience identified a new pathway for forming long-term memories in the brain. Their findings suggest that long-term ...