Brain scans capture memory formation in babies, raising new questions about why people forget their earliest years ...

Use the final stretch of summer to fuel your brain, reduce stress, and set yourself up for a sharper, calmer start to fall.

A new study from Stanford University sheds light on why some older adults maintain strong memory while others struggle, even when both groups appear equally healthy. Researchers found that differences ...

The Unreliability of Episodic Memory A large body of literature has shown that episodic memories are highly prone to errors, distortions, and other imperfections (see e.g., Schacter, 1999).

Older adults who feel lonely — even if socially active — show faster memory decline when experiencing hearing loss.

Both the Mediterranean diet and the “brain-healthy” MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) — ...

Recognizing an image from the past is an example of an episodic memory. As an adult, these can take the form of remembering specific events, like watching a sports match or taking a vacation.

Episodic Memory Episodic memory is a type of long-term, explicit memory. It’s your ability to consciously recall facts or details based on your firsthand experiences. These memories can be ...

Frequent internet use is linked to improved episodic memory, with daily users performing better in memory tasks than those who use it less often. The study suggests digital engagement may enhance ...

To study the birds’ episodic memory, Chettih and his colleagues built a special arena made of 128 small, artificial storage sites.