Sensory memory, which can last only milliseconds, registers raw information such as sights, sounds and smells. These are first processed by the brain’s five primary sensory cortices (visual cortex for ...

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Memory loss often feels like something that arrives late in life. In reality, the story may begin much earlier, long before ...

A landmark 20-year analysis of the ACTIVE trial suggests that targeted, reinforced speed-based cognitive training may delay dementia diagnosis, offering new insight into how structured mental ...

Sitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a ...

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Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) goes beyond improving sleep quality. Obstructive sleep apnea is not just about snoring or feeling tired it is very much a brain condition, says Joanna ...

Young adults who heavily use substances may report significantly poorer memory decades later, a new University of Michigan study suggests. Researchers tracked how frequently participants reported ...