Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. old black and white photograph of a woman's face held in an aging person's hands As the disease progresses, these effects can ...

Scientists have identified a new factor that may explain why memory declines in Alzheimer’s disease, pointing to a disruption ...

Researchers discovered that an 80% drop in dopamine causes Alzheimer's memory loss. Restoring dopamine with Levodopa rescued ...

Sometimes forget where you parked your car while running errands or struggle to recall an acquaintance’s name stuck on the tip of your tongue? You may be wondering if these memory lapses are a normal ...

It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

When you take omega-3 supplements as you age to ensure that your body gets enough of these fatty acids, it can help with ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

UC Irvine scientists have identified severe dopamine depletion in the entorhinal cortex as a key driver of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse models, restoring dopamine with optogenetics or ...

The breakdown of perineuronal nets (PNN) in the brain lead to failure to recognize family, friends and caregivers among patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to an October study published ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which involves passing electricity through the brain under general anesthesia to cause a ...