Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

That increasing forgetfulness you’ve been experiencing in your thirties isn’t an inevitable part of getting older, it’s your brain sending urgent distress signals about lifestyle factors that are ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an almost unavoidable companion for many. From looming deadlines at work to personal challenges, stress can manifest in various forms and ...

If you watched Kim Kardashian's latest health update and felt a jolt at the phrase "holes on the brain," you were not alone. It is a term that sounds catastrophic. Yet on the type of scan she had, a ...

Memory foginess—that frustrating inability to recall information clearly or think with precision—affects nearly everyone at some point. This mental cloudiness can manifest as forgetting names moments ...

Dementia means problems with thinking and memory are impairing daily function When people have problems with their thinking and memory to the point that they can no longer function independently, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re experiencing stress, you’re in good company. In ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

Sometimes family members—or even other doctors—will ask me whether it is worth evaluating individuals with memory loss because “there is so little that can be done for them.” Although I believe that ...

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in the December 11, 2024, online issue of ...