A 2021 review of studies found that a diet high in saturated fat and added sugar may impair the function of the hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with memory. Another study of adults between ...

Research-backed strategies to sharpen your brain. Playing brain games, like Sudoku, may help stave off the memory decline that comes with age. Getty Images Sept. 14, 2013— -- intro: I used to ...

Want to improve your memory, focus and cognitive abilities? Download any of the leading brain training apps, and you’ll be well on your way in just a few minutes a day. Or so they claim. Apps like ...

Ever wandered into a store and quickly realized you’ve forgotten what you need? Or been introduced to someone and forget their name by the time they walk away? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. A 2007 ...

Some skills you don’t need past graduation: geometry, cursive, the ability to dissect a frog. But memorization is not one of them. Far beyond your final spelling bee, your memory either saves you from ...

Memory loss worries many of us as we get older. You might wonder whether you'll become one of the 10 million baby boomers who develops Alzheimer's disease. Or, maybe you're simply seeking ways to ...

It’s no secret that yoga is great for your body and beneficial for stress levels. But a recent study found that doing yoga for 50 minutes three times a week can significantly improve memory, too. In ...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Those minor brain ...

I used to have a memory that amazed people, but in the last few years I’ve had trouble remembering names and movie titles. (“You know, the one about the guy who goes somewhere? It won that award…”) I ...