Why do some older adults easily remember the name of a new acquaintance or the location of their keys, while others struggle with everyday recall—despite appearing equally healthy?

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

The human brain is known to store various memories for long periods of time, progressively learning from new experiences and ...

Staying positive can cut the risk of memory loss in middle age, a 16-year study suggests.Researchers tracked more than 10,000 people aged over 50 and found those with higher levels of wellbeing were ...

Music has long been used to aid memory in conditions like Alzheimer’s, but how it works on the brain has remained unclear.

If you’re a writer, try drawing—and please, leave the critic at the door. This activity is not about creating a realistic ...

Higher levels of wellbeing may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age, suggests new research, which tracked more ...

What led the publishing house to start a children’s imprint?Natasha Bammi: I GREW up with books all around me. With my family ...