Forget the crosswords—new clinical research proves that consistent physical movement is the ultimate "smart pill" for memory and cognitive speed.

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

Can just one gym session make you smarter? :brain::flexed_biceps: According to groundbreaking research from Purdue University, just 42 minutes of resistance training—like weightlifting, squats, or leg ...

The human brain, our body’s most intricate organ, governs everything from vital functions to creative problem-solving. Recent studies have highlighted how targeted daily activities can significantly ...

A single memory can shape the course of a person’s entire life. For Farah Lubin, Ph.D., distinguished professor in the UAB Department of Neurobiology, memories didn’t just influence her life—they ...

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Howard's loud, Mary's got an incredible smile, and George, well George seems pretty ordinary. We'll have to think on that one. Hmm, how to remember their names. Let's go with loudHoward, Marysmile and ...

Certain bitter plant compounds — the kind found naturally in cocoa, apples, berries and red wine — may temporarily boost memory by activating the brain's internal "alarm system," a new study suggests.

Memory is essential for identity, confidence and independence; yet memory loss is far more common than we realize. Mild cognitive impairment affects roughly one in five older adults. At the same time, ...