Some mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But when does this occasional absentmindedness become something we should be concerned about? And are there measures we can take to minimize or even ...

Elderly patients without dementia may not be able to comprehend discharge instructions due to temporary memory loss after hospitalization, according to research published in the Journal of General ...

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 ...

Long-term memory consists of memories that the brain has stored over an extended period of time. These memories can be from an hour ago or from decades earlier. Share on Pinterest Monty Rakusen/Getty ...

Mayoclinic.com defines transient global amnesia (TGA) as "a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss that can't be attributed to a more common neurological condition." MedicineNet.com calls it "a ...

A new study from researchers at University of Oxford in the U.K. suggests issues with attention span and memory may linger for months after a mild COVID-19 infection. The study, published Jan. 19 in ...

Memory is an interesting thing. Most of us may wish it was better. We may envy those with “photographic” memory or people who seem to have no trouble recalling phone numbers, matching faces to names, ...

Brain fog and memory loss are common symptoms before, during, and after a migraine attack. They're usually temporary but can be debilitating. So, why do they happen? According to Olivia Begasse de ...