DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few ...

A politician and wannabe wit recently blurted out: “I have short-term memory issues, I have long-term memory issues and I also have short-term memory issues.” Generally, memory becomes enhanced or ...

Have you ever wondered what causes forgetfulness and how to avoid it? Forgetfulness can have various causes, including stress, fatigue and more serious factors. During stressful periods, the brain ...

I wrote a column on dementia recently and received a huge response. Many of the emails asked about brain supplements, the ones you see advertised on TV. Are brain supplements effective in preventing ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

Connecticut has a new alert system for missing people with intellectual disabilities such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The new Purple Alert includes details to help police communicate with ...

Q: I’m a physician and have long seen studies on using the nicotine patch for multiple disorders, including memory. Since it is a naturally occurring substance, I decided to give it a try. I started ...