Nootropics are touted as “smart drugs” meant to improve cognitive performance. But there’s a lot we still don’t know about them. If you’ve ever put in long hours studying for final exams or perfecting ...

Some widely prescribed drugs may quietly affect your memory, focus, and cognitive performance. Here’s how they work, who’s ...

Are you wondering if medications might be useful if you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia? Below are some that might help. In this three-part series, ...

Fampridine, a drug used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis, may also improve working memory in certain healthy individuals. The findings pave the way for potential new treatments for ...

A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that some widely used medications might raise the risk of ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A rise in healthy people popping pills to boost performance in exams or work, raises long-term ethical and safety concerns about the effects of such treatments, British doctors said ...

Among the many ways neuroscientists think Alzheimer’s disease may strip away brain function is by disrupting the glucose metabolism needed to fuel the healthy brain. In essence, declining metabolism ...

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...

Tips to Improve Your Memory, , According to Doctors . 1. Quit Smoking. According to a study published in the 'Journal of ...

Researchers have found that increasing dopamine production in mice with Alzheimer’s disease improves their memory, a process they’re hopeful can be replicated in humans, though more testing for a ...