Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Memory loss, or forgetting things within a relatively short period, can be caused by physical or mental conditions. Some causes of memory loss can be treated or ...

Doctors explain what causes age-related memory loss and what you can do to support memory as you age, including research-backed diet, exercise and sleep tips.

Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has ...

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has become gospel. Get anything less, and you are more likely to suffer from poor ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...