May 21, 2013: Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

May 14, 2013: Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
Study found increased levels of proteins that form connections responsible for learning, memory

May 06, 2013: Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Dementia starts later in families with exceptional longevity, researchers say

April 29, 2013: Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia
Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it

April 25, 2013: Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
Identifying which factors lead to longer recoveries may improve treatment

April 17, 2013: Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer's
Study finding doesn't mean you'll get the disease if family members have it, experts stress

April 15, 2013: Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
Even solving puzzles might stave off decline and memory loss, study hints

April 11, 2013: Study Puts New Spin on 'Sound Sleep'
German researchers say certain sounds may boost memory while you snooze

April 03, 2013: Lifestyle Might Curb Loss of Height That Comes With Age
Education, urban living helped keep older adults walking tall, Chinese data shows

April 01, 2013: Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels

March 28, 2013: Cutting Out Mealtime Distractions May Help Manage Weight
Slowing down, focusing on food could keep you from overeating later, study contends

March 25, 2013: Could Herpes Virus Affect Memory in Older Adults?
Chronic infection with cold sores may affect thinking, especially in sedentary folks, study suggests

March 11, 2013: Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise, Study Finds
While not a 'wonder drug,' medication may help slow memory loss, researcher says

March 06, 2013: Brain Scans May Explain Thinking, Memory Problems in Some MS Patients
Study found more damaged white matter in brains of those with mental decline

March 06, 2013: Health Tip: Spot the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
Look for these warning signs

February 22, 2013: Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium
Helping patients sleep lessens odds of confusion, study finds

February 06, 2013: Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050
Experts say research in the next few years could be pivotal in altering those projections

January 28, 2013: PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
New guidelines address which patients might benefit from imaging test for brain plaque

January 28, 2013: Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
Study found older people forgot more upon waking than younger people

January 21, 2013: Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
Study found seniors who struggled with hearing had earlier problems with thinking skills

January 14, 2013: Early Ovary Removal May Be Tied to Lapses in Memory, Thinking
The younger the surgical menopause patient, the more brain decline, preliminary research shows

January 07, 2013: Menopause Can Bring Lapses in Memory, Thinking, Study Finds
Challenges may be worse in the first year after menstrual periods stop, researchers report

January 04, 2013: Dementia, Late-Life Depression May Be Linked
Mild mental impairment also prevalent in those with the mood disorder, study says

December 11, 2012: Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia
Lack of social support also raises risk of memory decline, study finds

December 07, 2012: 'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts
Study suggests mental fog, fatigue tied to chemotherapy may be partly due to stress

November 29, 2012: Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems
Establish consistent sleep and wake times

November 26, 2012: Alzheimer's May Progress Differently in Women, Men
Study found variations in brain matter loss, early mental decline

November 19, 2012: Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline
Study of patients with chronic kidney disease found changes in memory, reasoning skills

November 16, 2012: Living in Smoggy Areas May Reduce Seniors' Brainpower
Study tied high pollution to lower test scores for memory, language

November 14, 2012: Bright Light at Night Could Up Depression Risk, Mouse Study Suggests
Researchers say lowering lights in evening may help

November 13, 2012: Migraine Sufferers Show More Brain Changes Than Others: Study
But no link found between number, severity of lesions and lowered thinking skills

November 09, 2012: Study Ties Obesity-Related Gene to Weaker Memory
But it's not clear why connection exists or what it means

November 01, 2012: Physical Activity in Old Age May Protect Brain
Dementia risk cut in those who walked, biked or did other exercise regularly, study says

October 29, 2012: Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
Getting fit helped overweight, inactive adults sharpen their thinking skills, too

October 26, 2012: Daily Aspirin May Bolster Aging Brain, Study Shows
Women with heart disease who took low-dose aspirin scored better on mental tests than non-users

October 22, 2012: Exercise May Beat Socializing at Staving Off Brain Shrinkage
Study also found physical activity more protective than mental stimulation

October 19, 2012: High-Carb Diet in Old Age Linked to Mental Decline
Elderly who consumed the most carbohydrates, sugar had more memory, thinking problems, study finds

October 16, 2012: Brain Recovery From Alcoholism Seen Soon After Abstinence: Study
Some regions take longer to heal; researchers say extended treatment programs might help

October 12, 2012: Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study
A little anxiety seemed to help kids with good working memory, research found

October 11, 2012: Healthy Lungs May Keep Brain Running Smoothly
Swedish study found link between problem-solving ability, lung function

October 08, 2012: Mouse Study Sheds New Light on How Memories Are Stored
Part of the brain keeps working through sleep and anesthesia to process information

September 14, 2012: Secondhand Smoke Linked to Memory Problems
Nonsmokers regularly exposed to cigarette smoke forgot nearly 20 percent more in tests, study says

September 04, 2012: Combat Stress Linked to Brain Changes in Study
Some problems resolve with time, but others persist, researchers say

September 04, 2012: Seniors' Creativity Can Thrive Despite Dementia
Programs seek to inspire artistry, reduce isolation in these older adults

September 03, 2012: Obesity Might Lower Teens' Thinking Skills, Study Suggests
Those with cluster of symptoms did worse on tests, showed brain changes on MRI

August 30, 2012: Frequent MRI Scanner Exposure Might Affect Memory: Study
Magnetic field remains even when imaging not taking place

August 29, 2012: Yet Another Tick-Borne Illness Emerges in U.S.
'Phlebovirus' symptoms in 2 Missouri men included fever, short-term memory problems

August 27, 2012: Heavy Marijuana Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ Later
Study found those who smoked in adolescence lost roughly 8 points on IQ tests

August 24, 2012: Sleep Boosts Memory for Parkinson's Patients, Study Suggests
Research also found that sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can harm memory

August 23, 2012: Study of Brain-Injured Man Sheds Light on Self-Awareness
Sense of self not confined to specific region, as previously thought