Many people view ADHD as difficulty with focus, attention, and hyperactivity. However, the latest research is demonstrating that deficits in executive function cause more impairment in people's ...

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...

Can artificial intelligence (AI) become a powerful treatment tool for kids and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? If we view ADHD as a ...

Access to nutritious food through SNAP slows cognitive decline, but barriers limit the program's reach and effectiveness on ...

Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A ...

Impulsivity, or acting before thinking, is a well-known ADHD symptom. It can cause people to interrupt, blurt out ideas, shift the topic abruptly, or forget to validate the other person’s thoughts.

Video chats can significantly improve cognitive function among socially-isolated older adults. The corresponding study was published in The Gerontologist. When you regularly engage in video chats, you ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day.