Working memory is a critical cognitive system that temporarily maintains and manipulates information for complex tasks such as reasoning, learning, and decision-making. It functions as an interface ...

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.

Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in ...

While neurogenesis—the growth of new brain cells—typically slows with age, superagers produce new neurons in the hippocampus at twice the rate of healthy older adults. In contrast, individuals with ...

Hormonal dysregulation and gut microbiota alterations as potential contributors to cognitive dysfunction CHINA, March ...

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

As the aging population grows, so does the demand for effective, science-backed solutions to protect memory and cognition. This is where Memory Critical Care comes into focus – an emerging category ...

In psychological health research, a person’s ability to think, otherwise known as their cognitive functions, is a crucial subject of research. The cognitive functions are a variety of different, but ...

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging, researchers determined the association between the oral microbiome and cognition among older United States (US) adults.

New study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults.

When I was a high school student, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. This became a reality after her husband died. My mom moved her into our home thinking we might be able to keep ...