Some changes in memory and cognition are a natural part of aging. However, it can become a more significant concern for some people and could disrupt daily life when it’s more severe. According to a ...

With approximately 6.7 million Americans currently living with dementia, researchers have begun exploring factors beyond genetics that might influence cognitive decline. Recent findings have uncovered ...

March 30, 2023 – For infants with the skull deformity craniosynostosis, head reshaping surgery after age 12 months has long been linked to impaired cognitive and language development. Now a new study ...

Children who grow up in stressful environments often have elevated levels of "the stress hormone” cortisol, which can impair cognitive development. New research shows that some children growing up ...

Think your brain’s on autopilot? These surprising factors may be steering you toward cognitive decline—plus, how to outsmart them for sharper thinking. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD ...