Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there? If you’ve experienced this phenomenon, you’ve had a prospective memory lapse. Memory usually means remembering things that have ...

Prospective memory enables a person to recall an intention to do something. In that sense, while it retains information from the past, prospective memory is more future-oriented than other categories ...

A new study reveals that setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory. The findings offer a significant breakthrough in addressing the cognitive challenges faced by older adults ...

The way our brain handles remembering to remember something, called prospective memory, has been somewhat of a mystery to scientists, until now. By Shaunacy Ferro Published Aug 16, 2013 10:15 PM EDT ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Data were derived from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Earlier age at menopause was associated with ...

We’re all familiar with the following scenario: You use the last pat of butter at breakfast and make a mental note to go to the store after work. Next morning, you realize your best intentions weren’t ...

Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Stoners may not be as forgetful and absent-minded as the stereotype suggests. A new study finds ...

Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there? If you’ve experienced this phenomenon, you’ve had a prospective memory lapse. Memory usually means remembering things that have ...

Prospective memory (PM) research investigates the cognitive mechanisms that enable individuals to remember and execute future intentions. This field integrates insights from cognitive psychology, ...