If you’ve been noticing memory lapses lately — forgetting names, losing track of words mid-sentence, or walking into a room and forgetting why — it may be more than just “normal aging.”

Researchers studying memory decline say these early signs can appear when the brain’s communication system begins to weaken.

According to scientists from Harvard and Johns Hopkins, many cases of memory loss may start when the protective layer around brain cells — called myelin — begins to deteriorate. When this happens, signals between neurons lose strength and memories become harder to access.

Researchers are now exploring ways to help protect brain cells, support myelin, and improve memory before the problem becomes more serious.

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