The causes of memory impairment range from the trivial but often worrying to the serious and permanent. The more serious causes are often associated with other features.

Oct 14, 2008 - John Richard Roberts

Sleep apnea affects the hippocampus area of the brain and may cause forgetfulness and short-term memory loss that is similar to Alzheimer's disease.

Apr 20, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Does memory loss and forgetfulness have to be part of your life after turning fifty? Noticing changes in your memory function as you age is completely normal!

Aug 10, 2008 - Pam Sissons

Lapses of memory are common and most are not serious. Other forms of memory loss can require medical intervention. Suggestions for improving memory are covered.

Oct 13, 2008 - Dennis R. King

Knowledge of physiology and normal activity of the brain are good start for understanding psychological explanations of behavioural change and differences.

Jul 11, 2011 - Susan Morris

As people age they experience memory loss in one form or another. Forgetfulness can be normal or due to a more serious problem. Early detection is key in treatment.

Jun 18, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

The stress and hormonal changes of becoming a new mother has shown in a recent study to cause pregnant women to be more forgetful when learning new facts and multitasking

Feb 22, 2008 - Laura Smith

Reports of global amnesia, frightening episodes of total memory loss and changes in cognition are accumulating among statin users, studies confirm.

Jul 6, 2010 - Kathryn Picoulin

There are differences between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) & Alzheimer's Disease. Researchers hope to increase MCI's usefulness as a diagnostic category.

May 7, 2011 - Mary King

Experiments show that even though stress and depression can damage memory, treatment encourages regeneration of brain cells responsible for long-term memory function.

Dec 13, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Everyone possesses great memories. Training the mind to remember and retain information is important. Better is eliminating the causes for poor memory.

Apr 16, 2010 - Mario Carini

As famously quoted by Shakespeare in Hamlet, "Rosemary for Remembrance; pray, love, remember ..." our memories define our personalities.

Nov 30, 2010 - Barbara Greenwood

With age comes wisdom; well, if memory stays. As the population lives longer, methods of maintaining memory ability increases in demand.

Mar 25, 2011 - Mary Thankam Walker

Is it normal memory loss, or is it something more sinister? A 'senior moment' or dementia? What can be done? Offered sadness or joy - take joy.

May 19, 2011 - Christine Jarvis

Billy Collins' "Forgetfulness" weaves a series of poetic allusions and references, from Sir Philip Sidney and Greek mythology to Philip Larkin and Collins' own work.

Jul 10, 2007 - Jem Bloomfield

Being able to forgive yourself after making a poor food choice may be the key to better weight loss. Learn from your diet mistakes and move on.

May 8, 2006 - Tracy Rose

Elderly seniors can forget even people and places they love. Read how to gently jog memory and relate to forgetful senior citizens with easy everyday activities.

Aug 25, 2007 - Janienne Jennrich

Problems with smell and taste are common and unpleasant but usually not serious. Because the brain processes these two senses together taste is dependent on a good nose.

Jan 26, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Ginkgo biloba is an herb that had been used for thousands of years. Learn how it is used for Alzheimer's, dementia, memory loss, and poor circulation.

May 11, 2010 - Percila Jackson

Over a long period of time, memory can be disturbed by nutritional deficiencies.

Feb 25, 2010 - Kristin Collins