Memory

Does a Better Memory Equal Greater PTSD Risk?

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Strong recall may be genetically associated with heightened flashbacks of trauma and pain, according to new research.

Study: Computer Use Combined with Exercise May Protect Memory

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Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout.

Do E-Books Make It Harder to Remember What You Just Read?

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Digital books are lighter and more convenient to tote around than paper books, but there may be advantages to old technology.

Study: Overeating May Double the Risk of Memory Loss

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Passing on a second helping of dessert may not only maintain your waistline but also your memory.

Study: Zapping the Brain Boosts Memory

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Put aside the crossword puzzles and push the ginkgo biloba pills to the back of the shelf. The key to better memory may lie in three letters: ERC.

Why Remembering Names Is Hard — And What to Do About It

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Can’t remember people’s names but can rattle off phone numbers without a hitch? There’s a reason for that

Brain Aging: What’s Nintendo Got to Do With It?

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Grandpa and grandma may be wrestling the grandkids for the Nintendo, thanks to a study showing Brain Age can improve cognitive function

Study: Cognitive Decline Sets In as Early as Age 45

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Our brains become less sharp as we age, but when does the decline actually start? You might be surprised

Study: Blood Pressure Drug May Treat Senior Moments

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A drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high blood pressure may have an equally important effect on brain function, according to new research in monkeys.

How Brain Training Can Boost Intelligence

Could a simple memory workout make you smarter? An intriguing new study by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests it can — a finding that adds a wrinkle to the prevailing notion that IQ is largely fixed by genes.