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Field Notes·May 26, 2026·6 min read
Why am I forgetting things in my 60s? Normal vs. warning signs
Forgetting names, words, or why you walked into a room in your 60s is usually normal age-related change. Here is what the research says and when to see a doctor.
BYThe BrightYears Team · BrightYears Editorial
Field Notes·May 6, 2026
Why am I forgetting recent events but remembering old ones?
Recent-vs-remote memory dissociation is normal in healthy aging and a hallmark of several pathologies. Here is what the pattern means and when it matters.
Field Notes·May 2, 2026
Why do I walk into a room and forget why?
Why crossing a doorway makes you forget what you came in for: the cognitive science of the doorway effect, and what actually helps you remember.
Field Notes·May 2, 2026
Why do I forget words mid-sentence? The tip-of-the-tongue state, explained
Forgetting a word mid-sentence is the tip-of-the-tongue state. Here is what cognitive science knows about why it happens, what makes it worse, and what helps.