Short-term and long-term memory function differently, and different issues may affect each one. While occasionally forgetting things is a typical sign of aging, some memory issues may indicate an ...

Until now, it has been assumed that short-term memory is based on only one type of brain activity. The German-Chinese research team has now disproved this assumption.

The touching cheat sheet written by woman for her friend suffering from short term memory loss. By DAILY MAIL REPORTER . Published: 01:01 EDT, 8 March 2013 | Updated: 06:52 EDT, 8 March 2013 ...

What to do about it: "Typically, short-term memory loss is not anything to be concerned about," Hafeez says. Make sure to stay mentally active by engaging in activities like reading, writing, or ...

Undergoing mild brain stimulation for four days in a row improved short-term memory in older adults, including those with mild cognitive decline, a new study found.

Several years ago a hypothesis has been formulated, according to which capacity of short-term memory depends in a special way on two cycles of brain electric activity. Scientists have now ...

Scientists investigating the potential of a non-invasive laser therapy to improve cognitive function have demonstrated an ability to boost short-term memory in human subjects by targeting specific ...

A short-term memory's conversion to long-term memory requires the passage of time, which allows it to become resistant to interference from competing stimuli or disrupting factors such as injury ...

“Short-term memory is likely composed of many different processes—from very simple ones where you need to recall something you saw a few seconds ago, to more complex processes where you have to ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.