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

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

Using matched tasks and fMRI, researchers found no difference in brain activity during successful episodic and semantic retrieval. The results show overlapping neural systems support both memory types ...

New research reveals memory loss with age follows a curved pattern, linked to widespread brain shrinkage rather than a single ...

A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline as people age. The ...

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New research suggests menopause is associated with brain volume loss in key regions tied to memory and emotions, along with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Menopause is linked to a loss in gray matter volume, a new study suggests, which may explain why so many older women ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

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