Ever have your attention hijacked by something appealing? Research using alcohol cues reveals how this bias works.

Memory effect refers to a temporary or permanent loss of capacity in a battery when it’s discharged. Experts don’t totally agree on why this happens or how to keep it from lessening the capacity of ...

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

Researchers in Canada reported in Neurology that transdermal estradiol improved episodic memory scores in postmenopausal ...

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...

Memory for actions, commonly termed the enactment effect, refers to a robust enhancement in memory when individuals physically perform actions during encoding rather than simply reading or hearing ...

Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s risk for several health concerns, including risk factors for dementia.

Menopause — the end of a woman’s reproductive years — can bring a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. Hormone therapy, to boost the levels of hormones that decrease ...

Retrograde amnesia is the inability to remember past experiences. It's different than anterograde amnesia, which is the inability to form new memories. Types of retrograde amnesia have different ...