Memory formation and retention involve multiple processes that help us encode, store, and retrieve information. The hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped structure near the base of your brain, plays a key ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

If you need an excuse to turn off the laptop over the weekend or rein in overtime, scientists have found that working extended hours actually changes parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation, ...

Your junk food craving might be hurting your memory - More than a third of Americans eat junk food rich in ...

Past studies have already shown that giving birth to a baby with low weight is linked to heart disease and high blood ...

A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget ...