While some decline in the ability to remember is a normal part of aging, for a subset of people, growing older brings the onset of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. In such ...

New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria for limbic-predominant ...

It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

Long dramatized in movies and novels, amnesia refers to a profound loss of memory that’s temporary, permanent, or progressive (gets worse over time). Depending on the type and cause of amnesia, the ...

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes changes in your thinking and memory that interfere with your daily activities. The Cognitive Disorders Clinic at University of Utah Health is the most ...

The limbic system helps regulate emotional and social processing, as well as learning, motivation, and memory. It consists of structures that lie beneath the outer, wrinkly part of the brain and above ...

Low On Vitamin B12? This deficiency can cause brain fog, anxiety, and memory loss. Here are the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options to protect your cognitive and mental health.

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...