Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Some commonly used medications have been linked to memory issues and severe forgetfulness. 1. Benzodiazepines Types: Examples of benzodiazepines include: Ativan ...

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

Why your short-term memory falters, and how to make it better. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: Some thoughts vanish from my brain as soon as I think of ...

Maybe those funny videos are the best medicine. New research suggests that laughter can improve short-term memory in older adults. Getty Images April 20, 2014— -- Ever have trouble remembering ...

Rather than holding information in specific areas of the brain, our memories are represented by the connections between neurons, called synapses. According to a recent study from the Salk Institute in ...