The “executive functions,” as they’re known, include attentional control, working memory, inhibition, and problem-solving, many of which are thought to originate in the brain’s prefrontal ...

Planning is most accurate when it accounts for getting ready and transitioning to your next activity. Accounting for the ...

In a new study, Western researchers have shown just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve ...

For those who struggle with maintaining focus, task batching can also be beneficial. By grouping similar tasks together—such as responding to emails at a set time rather than sporadically throughout ...

Medical and recreational cannabis use is now legal in many parts of the world, but questions remain about its effect on ...

New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional ...

What they are losing is estrogen, which affects the brain wiring responsible for memory and how fast you process information.

The multilingual children demonstrated better executive function than their peers who spoke one language, regardless of ...

New psychology research suggests that children who speak multiple languages may have improved cognitive skills. New research ...