Healthy Living
Older Adults
Memory Quiz

To keep your memory sharp, it's helpful to understand factors that affect memory for better or for worse.

Memory Loss
How to Protect and Improve Your Memory

Occasional memory lapses—what you ate for dinner last night or where you parked your car at the mall—are normal.

Memory Boosters

Most experts agree that there is no solid proof that memory-enhancing supplements work. These products may not even contain much of their "active herbal ingredients."

Remember This: Many Have Memory Lapses

Unpredictable, frustrating and, at times, embarrassing memory lapses can be common. So if frequent bouts of forgetfulness are causing you stress and worry, take note: there is most likely a simple explanation.

Five Steps to Better Memory

Aging can make it harder to remember some things. But by focusing on your potential and continuing to exercise your mind, you may be able to boost your memory power. Here are some strategies.

Helping Someone With Memory Loss

In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people experience as they grow older.

Don't Forget to Remember

Your memory is built in three basic steps. Before you can remember something, you have to learn it.