For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago reveals how the blood-brain barrier gets leakier with age, contributing to memory deficits. The study, published in Cell Reports, ...

New research shows that hidden fat inside organs, not visible weight, may be linked to faster brain aging and higher risk of ...

Daily routines change, and many older adults find that learning new processes becomes more difficult over time. Slower ...

Grandparenting is good for the aging brain, potentially serving as a buffer against cognitive decline, according to findings published Jan. 26 in the journal Psychology and Aging. Seniors who provide ...

Strength training keeps you independent after 60—but what you eat determines how well your body ages, recovers, and resists ...

A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline as people age. The ...

Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that’s at the center of this decline. They looked at how the genes and proteins in the hippocampus changed over time in mice and found ...

Go ahead, drop your kids off at grandma and grandpa’s house. Sure, that special bonding time is fun, but a new study has ...