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In the fight against memory loss, nothing is certain, doctors say. A seemingly steady stream of new research purports to show supplements' and vitamins' promise in preventing or slowing cognitive decline, but in reality no hard evidence supports taking any of them. At the same time, such supplements have been proved safe, barring drug interactions and other complications, so some doctors recommend trying them anyway.

Does your girl get weepy-eyed because you blanked on your anniversary again? Do you routinely forget to pick up your dry cleaning? Whether you want to impress your co-workers by memorizing business facts or simply make it home from the grocery store without forgetting the milk, here's some enlightening news: You can actually train your brain to boost your recall. Read on for five tricks to smarten up in no time.

For the past decade, Microsoft researcher Gordon Bell has been moving the data from his brain onto computers -- where he knows it will be safe.

Had a particularly stressful day at work? Go home and mow your lawn. Scientists have found that a chemical released by freshly cut grass makes people feel content, London's Daily Mail reported.

The ability to learn and to establish new memories is essential to our daily existence and identity; enabling us to navigate through the world.

If you're looking to curb your appetite and improve your memory, you're probably exercising, eating healthier foods and trying to get some sleep.

Sunshine may be good for the soul, but gloomy days are good for our memory, according to a new study.