February 12, 2012: Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
Too many calories could lead to early signs of Alzheimer's, preliminary research suggests

February 09, 2012: In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque

February 06, 2012: New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment

February 03, 2012: Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say

February 02, 2012: Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection
If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say

February 02, 2012: Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People
Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

February 01, 2012: Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes
Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 25, 2012: Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's
Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

January 21, 2012: Texting, Talking on Cellphone Slows Walking Pace: Study
Findings may shed light on ways to improve functional walking in physical therapy patients

January 18, 2012: Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

January 18, 2012: Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories
Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

January 09, 2012: Could Nicotine Patches Help Stave Off Memory Loss?
Older people with mild cognitive impairment saw improvements while using them, researchers report

January 06, 2012: Mental Decline Can Start at 45, Study Finds
Early lapses in memory, reasoning may signal dementia later in life, researchers say

December 29, 2011: 'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
More memory woes noted in seniors who had experienced these events, researchers say.

December 16, 2011: Sense of Smell Helped Separate Humans From Neanderthals
Larger olfactory bulbs in brain gave evolutionary advantage, study says

December 06, 2011: Very Low Birth Weight May Affect Adult Memory, IQ
Babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds are more likely to have lowered function as adults, study says

December 06, 2011: Health Tip: Boost Your Brain Power
What seniors can do to help stay sharp

November 30, 2011: Scans May Discern Between Two Types of Dementia
Alzheimer's and frontotemporal lobar degeneration can can be difficult to tell apart, researchers report

November 30, 2011: Non-Fried Fish Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer's: Study
Older fish eaters have larger brain volume, less risk for the disease, study finds

November 21, 2011: Passing Through Doorways Might Spur Forgetfulness
A doorway can act as an 'event boundary,' study suggests

November 20, 2011: Seniors' Memory Doesn't Seem to Improve With Sleep: Study
Age-related brain changes seen as likely cause for some memory problems in elderly, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Memory Troubles
Study adds credibility for women who report symptoms of 'chemo brain,' experts say

November 14, 2011: Study Suggests Exercise May Help Memory of Fibromyalgia Patients
The trial was small, however, and the researchers were hoping for better results

November 02, 2011: Sports Fans Remember Victories Better Than Defeats: Study
Years later, devotees of Red Sox, Yankees recalled triumphs, not losses

October 29, 2011: Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect, Study Suggests
With chess players, other variables -- like memory, high IQ -- might separate the good from the great

October 25, 2011: Aging Brain's Decline May Hinge on a Gene
But exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests

October 11, 2011: Evidence Lacking That Cognitive Rehab Therapy Helps Brain-Injured Vets
Yet, it's already in wide use, experts note

October 10, 2011: Health Tip: Help Yourself to Remember
Try these memory-boosting suggestions

October 05, 2011: Gauging General Health as 'Poor' May Point to Dementia Risk
Study suggests it might be a predictor, but one expert says more research is needed

October 04, 2011: MRI Study Unfolds Clues to Memory
Those lacking structural fold in front of the brain were more likely to have faulty recollections

September 28, 2011: Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
But, standard therapy might help slow cognitive troubles, experts say

September 21, 2011: Quitting Smoking Could Give Memory a Boost
Those who light up have more problems remembering tasks, small study suggests

September 19, 2011: More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Findings point up another reason to keep blood sugar levels in check, researchers say

September 19, 2011: Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
Primary school children need at least 9 hours of sleep each night, research shows

September 15, 2011: Certain 'Senior Moments' May Signal Mental Decline
Getting lost in familiar places, trouble following a group conversation are red flags, study finds

September 13, 2011: Brain Blood Flow Abnormalities Persist in Gulf War Vets
Brains scans show that for some vets, the disorder may have gotten worse

September 12, 2011: Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
Better recall, preserved functioning seen after four months' treatment, preliminary study finds

September 06, 2011: Short-Term Memory Loss May Be Best Predictor of Alzheimer's
Symptoms of 'mild cognitive impairment' outperformed other screening tests, study found

September 02, 2011: Memory Development Incomplete Until Adulthood: Study
This is why courtroom suggestions can distort teens' remembrances, researchers say

August 22, 2011: Team Decisions Better for the Weary
Group of tired people can make better choices than a tired individual, researchers report

August 11, 2011: Alzheimer's Harder to Detect in the Very Old
Brain scans in those aged 60 to 75 with the disease were more definitive than brain scans of those 80 and older

August 08, 2011: As Heart Failure Worsens, Word Recall May Suffer Too
Link was especially apparent in older patients, researchers found

August 03, 2011: Memories Can Be Unreliable, Manipulated
But many Americans believe memories are more stable than they really are, survey finds

July 29, 2011: Concussion Project Finds Disease in Two Autopsied Brains
Canadian researchers aim to boost understanding of how repeated head injuries change brain

July 27, 2011: Age-Related Memory Loss May Be Reversible, Animal Study Suggests
Area of brain that weakens may be fired up again with treatment, researchers say

July 20, 2011: Experimental Drug Might Help Fight Alzheimer's After All
Certain patients with mild to moderate symptoms may benefit from treatment, study finds

July 19, 2011: Two Antidepressants Given to Dementia Patients Ineffective: Study
Zoloft, Remeron upped risk of side effects and failed to improve mental health, researchers say

July 14, 2011: Can You Google Your Memory?
Researchers find it's harder to remember when people know info is computer-accessible