July 26, 2010: Witness Testimony May Be Affected By Negative Feelings
In 'emotional memory' test, kids' accuracy was poor, but better than adults: study

July 22, 2010: Varying Your Practice Moves May Help Improve Skills
Engaging the brain by switching things up a bit aids mastery of task, research shows

July 22, 2010: 'Working Memory Capacity' May Determine Music's Virtuosos
It's not just 'practice makes perfect,' research suggests

July 21, 2010: Damage From Binge-Drinking in Pregnancy Worsens With Age
Children of women 30 or older suffered greater harm from prenatal exposure to alcohol, researchers find

July 14, 2010: Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory
Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find

July 12, 2010: Exercise, Vitamin D Seem to Cut Alzheimer's Risk: Researchers
Both appear to reduce cognitive decline, two long-term studies contend

July 02, 2010: Errands Tomorrow? Sleep May Help You Remember
Good night's shut-eye helps solidify 'prospective memory,' study finds

June 30, 2010: Predicting Alzheimer's Risk in Patients With Cognitive Problems
Abnormal results on memory test, PET scan linked to 12-fold increase in risk, study shows

June 14, 2010: New Clues to Preventing Memory Loss From MS
Mentally active lifestyle can help preserve brain function, researchers say

June 02, 2010: Grandpa's Decision-Making Skills May Be Just Fine
Risk aversion isn't inevitable part of aging, researchers find

May 28, 2010: Making Your Way Through the Fog of Chemotherapy
Though accepted as real, 'chemo brain' still befuddles patients and researchers

May 19, 2010: Alzheimer's Costs Could Explode by Mid-Century
Report anticipates U.S. bill of $20 trillion over next 40 years

May 12, 2010: Caffeine Helps Shift Workers Avoid Mistakes
Jolt of java better than a nap to prevent mistakes, review finds

May 11, 2010: Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Cognitive Difficulties
Lowered blood oxygen levels may be to blame, researchers say

May 05, 2010: If Your Spouse Gets Alzheimer's, You Might, Too
Risk is 6 times higher than for other husbands, wives, study finds

April 27, 2010: Mediterranean Diet Helps Protect Aging Brain
People who scored highest in adherence to diet least likely to suffer mental decline, study finds

April 22, 2010: Better Teachers Make for Stronger Young Readers
Twins' study shows quality instruction helps kids achieve their potential

April 22, 2010: Dreams Could Give Learning a Boost
Subjects who dreamed about video game did better playing it a second time

April 20, 2010: 'Brain Games' Do <i>Not</i> Make You Smarter
British study found no evidence that popular computer games helped in any way

April 19, 2010: Gene Variant Linked to Thinking Skills in Elderly
Discovery may lead to new treatments for age-related memory loss, research suggests

April 16, 2010: Morphine May Protect Brains of People With HIV
Painkiller produces protein that inhibits disease-related dementia, study finds

April 15, 2010: Multitasking Has Its Limits
Study shows brain can only perform two complicated jobs at one time

April 13, 2010: Even As Memory Fades, Emotions Linger
Finding underscores the need to treat Alzheimer's patients with dignity and respect, researchers say

April 12, 2010: Docs Issue Guidelines for Drivers With Dementia
Memory test, input from family best gauge for who's no longer safe on the road

April 08, 2010: Simple Memory Test May Detect Early Alzheimer's
A brief self-assessment that patients can take in the waiting room may lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatment

March 31, 2010: Working-Memory Gene Linked to Schizophrenia
Communication breakdown within brain disrupts executive functioning, researchers note

March 22, 2010: Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
More attention should be paid to early memory loss, expert says

March 19, 2010: Pregnancy Dampens Memory
Small study found expectant moms performed poorly on spatial recognition tests

March 15, 2010: Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
Swedish researchers say loss of stem cells in the hippocampus could be to blame

March 15, 2010: Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds

March 11, 2010: Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report

March 05, 2010: Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be
Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

February 23, 2010: Hospital Stays May Spur Brain Decline in Seniors
Those admitted more likely to develop dementia than non-hospitalized, study finds

February 21, 2010: Afternoon Nap Might Make You Smarter
Snoozing refreshes the brain's capacity to learn, study finds

February 11, 2010: Cognitive Skills May Shrink With Tamoxifen
Breast cancer drug still has lifesaving qualities, expert stresses

February 11, 2010: Health Tip: Signs That a Loved One May Have Dementia
Take note of these possible symptoms

February 09, 2010: Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's
Small study reports improvement in thinking skills

February 08, 2010: Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter
Study finds less damage to brain tissue when the regimen is followed

February 08, 2010: High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors
Link seen in those with trouble organizing thoughts, but not memory loss

February 03, 2010: Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea
Gray matter changes may explain memory and other problems related to disorder, study suggests

February 01, 2010: Poor Mental Functioning May Predict Stroke
Men who scored lowest on test also had worst outcomes, study reports

January 31, 2010: Sleep and Do Better
Memory, creativity, intellectual performance seem to get a boost from sleep

January 29, 2010: To Boost Your Memory, Take a Break
Resting after learning helps to cement new information, researchers say

January 22, 2010: Video Gaming Just Might Fight Aging
Experts find physical and mental benefits as people grow old

January 15, 2010: Treating Low Growth Hormone in Childhood May Thwart Later Ills
Rats given supplementation had better brain function in adulthood, researchers say

January 13, 2010: Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Stave Off Dementia
Medications' role against angiotensin appears to be key, study finds

January 12, 2010: Gene Variant Could Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Carrying two 'good' copies slows age-linked mental decline by half, study found

December 09, 2009: Memories That Make Your Heart Race Can Be Defanged
Discovery may help people with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder

November 25, 2009: Mom's Depression May Worsen Child's Asthma
Fatigue, forgetfulness could lead mothers to overlook needed care, study finds

November 19, 2009: For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests