Understanding Forgetfulness (Health, #14)

We've all been there. You walk into a room and completely forget why you were there. You lose your keys, for the tenth time that week. You blank on someone's name, despite having just met them. Forgetfulness, it seems, is an unwelcome companion in our daily lives. But is it always a foe? And when does it become something more?

The Many Faces of Forgetfulness

The truth is, forgetfulness isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it's a natural part of how our brains function. Here are a few types of f...