I wrote a column on dementia recently and received a huge response. Many of the emails asked about brain supplements, the ones you see advertised on TV. Are brain supplements effective in preventing ...

Q. I’m a physician and have long seen studies on using the nicotine patch for multiple disorders, including memory. Since it is a naturally occurring substance, I decided to give it a try. I started ...

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 ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...

A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity suggests that the short-term brain boost caused by exercise may last 24 hours. While previous studies ...

Brain health is fundamental to our overall well-being, impacting memory, focus, mood, and even our ability to learn new skills. As we age, it’s natural for cognitive function to change, but diet can ...

Sleeping under six hours in midlife is linked to higher dementia risk, showing how crucial good sleep is for long-term brain ...