Children with autism have memory challenges that hinder not only their memory for faces but also their ability to remember other kinds of information, according to new research from the Stanford ...

A study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine may change the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of neurons that respond to learning events and ...

There is a large market for brain health supplements (sometimes called nootropics or smart drugs). The market is expected to reach approximately 16 billion dollars by 2030. A major reason people use ...

SEATTLE — A Mount Vernon man was the first to receive the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, at the University of Washington (UW) Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center on Dec. 1. “I’m pleased that ...

If you’ve ever put in long hours studying for final exams or perfecting a presentation for a client, you’ve probably found yourself wishing for an extra jolt of brain power. Nootropics are often ...

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory. It helps you remember the time, place, and details surrounding a specific event or experience in your life. For example, remembering what you had for ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This causes me constant and extreme face pain, like a vise-grip on my face. Once an MRI confirmed no brain issues, ...

Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. This problem is often called insomnia. It can affect daily life, ...