Memory

The particles that make up wildfire smoke may raise the risk of dementia even more than similar airborne pollutants from other sources

Cases of deadly heatstroke of children in cars have remained stubbornly persistent—here’s why they happen and how we can prevent them

Eighty-year-olds are able to identify familiar tunes just as well as teenagers can

Different approaches can support varied forms of memory

The drug donanemab slows progression of symptoms in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but questions linger about the durability of its effect

Prospective memory is a skill that can be practiced, making it more likely that someone can remember an appointment or meet a deadline

New research shows that looking at memorable images can warp our perception of time

Nerve cells form long-term memories with the help of an inflammatory response

Benadryl, which contains diphenhydramine, is a drugstore mainstay and just one medication out of many that could possibly damage brain health

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

A former Jeopardy! winner led a new study that probes how linked memory systems may give trivia buffs an edge in their game

Here's a look at how the brain uses its mental dictionary to remember and retrieve language