For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

And the benefit for women might be even greater.

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

Daily routines change, and many older adults find that learning new processes becomes more difficult over time. Slower ...

Grandparenting is good for the aging brain, potentially serving as a buffer against cognitive decline, according to findings published Jan. 26 in the journal Psychology and Aging. Seniors who provide ...

Protecting your brain health isn't just about adding "superfoods"—it's about identifying the everyday culprits that quietly ...

New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...