Many people find that their memory gets worse when they are unwell. This could be caused by physical illness, such as an infection or a long-term condition. It’s also common in people who are ...

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 ...

Issues related to your identity are sensitive and you may find difficulties caused by dementia distressing. For example, you may have trouble remembering whether you have ‘come out’ (told people about ...

Wait, what was the name of that actress from the series I watched yesterday? If you also find yourself refreshing Google or the chat again and again to get answers instead of recalling them yourself – ...

Patterns of alcohol consumption may have an impact on dementia risk Problem drinking in middle age doubles the risk of memory loss in later life, research suggests. A US study found men and women in ...

Whilst most, if not all, of us will experience some degree of memory loss from time to time, if lapses in memory become common, severe or begin to cause difficulties in day to day life, it’s important ...

Memory loss can be caused by a number of factors, from short term causes such as low blood sugar or medication side effects to long term health issues such as dementia. Treatment for long term memory ...

The Mayo Clinic says some people have reported memory loss and thinking problems after using statins. It notes: “But a number of studies haven't been able to find any evidence to prove that statins ...

That increasing forgetfulness you’ve been experiencing in your thirties isn’t an inevitable part of getting older, it’s your brain sending urgent distress signals about lifestyle factors that are ...

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Memory problems can be frustrating at any age, but research shows that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, unhealthy fats, or additives, can ...