Memory disorders occur when a person experiences damage to the brain that changes their ability to make and recall memories. They can be caused by physical and mental health conditions, are typically ...

Our memories form the foundation of our continuing sense of self. Our understanding of who we are is built up from a lifetime of experiences stored in our brain. Loss of that information about who you ...

Here’s how to recognize memory loss, what causes it and how to manage issues for yourself or someone you love.

Amnesia is a substantial loss of memory, including diminished ability to remember the past, to create new memories, or both. Amnesia can have many possible causes and encompasses various ...

It is natural not to remember childhood memories. However, certain factors can affect how much of their childhood a person remembers. People usually cannot remember events that occurred before they ...

We first heard about a rare medical condition called TGA (transient global amnesia) in 2001 from a reader of this newspaper column. Duane Graveline, M.D., M.P.H., wrote to us with a strange story: “I ...