Everyone forgets things occasionally. A missed appointment, a misplaced set of keys, or walking into a room and forgetting ...

Short-term memories are thought to be formed deep within the brain in structures such as the hippocampus, but little is known ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting ...

Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and other cognitive symptoms can signal that it's time to get more sleep.

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes - the seat of memory - according to a new USC-led study. The findings, seen in people with and without ...