Aphasia, predominantly a disorder of language processing following neurological injury, is now understood to involve wider cognitive disruptions, notably in memory functions. Research has established ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

A rare brain disease that causes loss of language skills doesn't lead to memory loss, a new study finds. The condition is called primary progressive aphasia and about 40% of people who have it have ...

Imagine for a moment being trapped in your own mind. Unable to form words, unable to understand others. Unable to successfully have your most basic needs met. For individuals with aphasia, this is how ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

Aphasia is a language disorder. It affects how you speak and understand language. People with aphasia might have trouble putting the right words together in a sentence, understanding what others say, ...

Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed with the condition. Here’s what we know about it. By Dani Blum Bruce Willis, the film star known for his roles in “Die Hard” and “Pulp ...

Expressive aphasia — which includes Broca’s aphasia — is when a person understands speech but has difficulty speaking fluently. Some people can say short phrases but leave out small words such as “the ...