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Anticholinergic drugs work by blocking a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. This chemical is very important for ...

Feline dementia mirrors human Alzheimer’s, hinting that cats may help reveal how memory fades — and how it could be restored.

Dopamine neurons—the cells that drive reward and motivation while we're awake—become surprisingly active during nonrapid eye movement sleep right after we learn something new.

Regardless of the circumstances, it’s always important to see your doctor if you are concerned about memory loss. While ...

The first major finding is that while most cognitive skills in puppies develop surprisingly early, they develop independently ...

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...

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.

Florida’s Grasp Academy helps neurodivergent students improve study habits with expert support. Specialists share strategies to strengthen learning skills. Plus, retired MLB All-Star and children’s ...

Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging, but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible. A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who ...

There may be a link between social media use during early adolescence and lower cognitive performance, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or ...