Experiencing depressive symptoms when you're under 55 may lead to worse thinking and memory skills in older age, a study published Wednesday finds. Studio Dva Kera - stock.adobe.com Experiencing ...

But scientists are now warning that some commonly used drugs may have an unexpected effect on the brain, especially in older ...

The latest study on America's state of mind is in, and it reveals a concerning rise in the share of adults who say they have problems with memory, decision-making, or concentration – known ...

People who experience prolonged depressive symptoms starting in young adulthood may have worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, according to a new study. The study also found that depressive ...

Historic lead levels from the era of leaded gasoline may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, suggests research reported for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International ...

Cancer Survivorship Care Plans: What Can Be Learned From Hospital Discharge Summaries? To determine the prevalence of self-reported memory (SRM) problems in people with and without a history of cancer ...

Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults -- and, ...

People exposed to high levels of atmospheric lead from 1960 to 1974 have a 20% higher risk of reported memory problems 50 years later, finds a study to be presented this week at the Alzheimer’s ...

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reduced oxygen during REM sleep may lead to white matter damage in the brain. The researchers said the results ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...