Q: I'm having some memory problems, and my doctor said to eat more salads. What does that have to do with anything? -- Pat R., Terra Haute, Indiana A: I don't know of any recent research that is ...

A doctor has revealed some early warning signs of dementia that could appear before memory problems become noticeable. Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that causes declining cognitive function ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...

The Fastball EEG test measures how the brain responds to images flashed on a screen. Dmytro Zinkevych/ Shutterstock A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

You walk into a room and forget why you came there. You can’t remember where you put your keys five minutes ago. You struggle to recall the name of someone you’ve known for years. Everyone around you ...

Memory problems affect virtually everyone at some point in their daily lives, yet people often feel embarrassed or worried when they experience these perfectly normal cognitive hiccups. The human ...

Primary care providers may be able to determine the cause of memory loss. In straightforward cases, a primary care provider may be able to diagnose your memory problems. The essential elements of any ...