The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study has examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium ...

Historic lead levels from the era of leaded gasoline may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, suggests research reported for the first time at the Alzheimer’s Association International ...

Past studies in animals have shown that a highly processed diet is linked to memory problems and inflammation in the aged brain – and the effect can happen fast, after just three days of poor eating.

Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many surprisingly young people are losing their grip. WATCH: Globe magazine contributor Felice Freyer dug into why young adults are ...

Dear Savvy Senior: At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and I’m concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend ...