memory
Nationwide blood test trials hope to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis rate
The trial could make diagnosis much more accessible, with currently just 2% of people able to access tests like PET scans or lumbar punctures.
The hidden meanings behind Belfast’s street signs and a walk down memory lane - Anne Hailes
Street names tell the history of a place, while Derek Thompson moves on to a new chapter in Blue Lights after years in Casualty... and his Ulster Television debut
Can playing Wordle boost your brain?
As the 1,000th Wordle goes live, experts explains the surprising benefits the daily word game has to offer. By Abi Jackson.
How to keep your brain sharp in your 50s and beyond – as study finds pandemic had ‘lasting impact’ on cognitive function
There are numerous things you can do to maintain brain function in older age.
Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds
Researchers found cognitive function and working memory in older people declined more rapidly during the pandemic
Have you just got a bad memory or could it be dementia?
As Ken Livingstone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lisa Salmon asks an expert how to tell the difference between ‘normal’ ageing and dementia.
Academics launch search for ‘super memorisers’ for new study
Anyone who believes they have an exceptional memory is being urged to take an online survey and memory test.
Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests
The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.
Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain
Researchers discovered the brain region linking short-term memory to long-term memory.