Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory. It helps you remember the time, place, and details surrounding a specific event or experience in your life. For example, remembering what you had for ...

The unregulated supplement Prevagen has been heavily marketed on TV for memory issues, but a court has told the company to stop making claims.

It can be hard to find the time — or, let's face it, the energy — for exercise at any time of year, let alone after the hectic holiday season. We all know that working up a sweat is good for our ...

All of these activities may help keep your brain in good shape. But increasingly, research is finding another lifestyle habit that should be at the top of your list: putting brain-healthy foods on ...

Do you knit or solve puzzles for fun? Research suggests hobbies such as these could help keep your brain healthy, ...

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For years, students have heard the same advice from teachers and parents alike: put down the laptop and take notes by hand.

Practicing brain stretching exercises helps keep your mind flexible and resilient. Consistently challenging your brain may help maintain memory sharpness during aging. Diversifying your mental ...

When amateur golfer Robyn Fowlie suffered a brain bleed after a sledging accident, she feared her future in the game was at serious risk. The 22-year-old had been enjoying the snow when she crashed ...

Mahjohng, a centuries-old Chinese tile game, is making a comeback, and some experts believe it could benefit your brain ...

A new study uses neural networks to prove that memory and individual recognition allow cooperation to defeat selfishness in the prisoner's dilemma.

A WOMAN has told how she suffers from a rare brain condition – which makes her think total strangers are her friends. When ...