Congenital aphantasia is considered the inability to consciously generate visual imagery. Although there are early descriptions of this disorder going back to Aristotle, it was not formally described ...

Human beings often take memory for granted, not truly appreciating the little things like being able to remember a street name, or what the weather was like two days ago. But what if you couldn't ...

A new study has revealed that neural inhibition and balanced neural activity in a specific area of the brain is required for ...

(WTNH)– We all have moments of memory loss. Living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or a related memory disorder can be challenging for the individual. It can also be challenging for their families ...

Memory changes are common but not necessarily a normal part of the aging process. Many issues related to an aging brain can be treated—and in some cases prevented. Geriatric specialist Dr. Michelle ...

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes changes in your thinking and memory that interfere with your daily activities. The Cognitive Disorders Clinic at University of Utah Health is the most ...

Memory failures often feel like personal lapses, but new research suggests the problem may be rooted in hidden architecture ...

In a study led by Cedars-Sinai, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human experience into distinct segments that can be recalled later. The ...

Dementia is on the rise, with an estimated 14 million Americans expected to be affected by the neurological condition, which affects sufferers' memories and executive functioning, by 2060, according ...

LATE dementia, a progressive brain disorder affecting older adults, is increasingly being recognized as distinct from ...

Yellow stickies on your computer monitor. Alerts in your calendar. A checklist reading “Keys? Charger? Reusable grocery bags? Small child?” on the inside of your door so you can’t miss it as you rush ...