That’s especially true for remembering things you want to do. Psychologists call them prospective memories: remembering to perform a planned action, or recall a planned intention, at some point in the ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

How to improve: Prioritise sleep and reduce stress, both of which are consistently linked to improved short-term memory, and ...

Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

The University of Texas at Arlington is expanding its research on brain health, focusing on how people navigate their ...

Adam Gazzaley, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, has been researching the effects of video games on brain function for the past decade and is the co-founder of Akili ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Forgetfulness isn't inevitable with age! Engaging brain games can sharpen memory and focus. Jigsaw puzzles boost visual-spatial reasoning and patience. Story recall enhances episodic memory by ...

A new study from researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, published in September of this year through Neuron, examines how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub and could lead to a higher risk of ...

New research from the University College London found that 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity and sleeping for at least six hours at night could contribute to improved cognitive performance ...

People with schizophrenia often suffer from cognitive difficulties. Transcranial direct current stimulation of the brain is widely considered safe and is being studied as a treatment for depression.