A new study led by scientists at the Perception Dynamics Institute and the University of California San Diego demonstrates ...

Going to school helps children learn how to read and solve math problems, but it also appears to upgrade the fundamental ...

Investigators have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory -- the type required to remember a phone number long enough to dial it -- coordinate intentional focus and short-term ...

Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning, ...

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 24, entitled, "Age-related alterations in ...

As people, we rely on our mental capabilities and cognitive skills to do things like regulate emotions and navigate our ...

Brief strength training may boost focus and working memory, hinting at the mind–muscle connection. A brief session of ...

New research shows that mild COVID-19 alters brain structure and connectivity in key areas responsible for memory and cognition, emphasizing the lasting effects on young people’s brain health. Study: ...

You're working through the day, trying to study for an exam or memorize a presentation, when you are hit by a bout of mid-afternoon munchies—what do you reach for? Maybe you go for a protein bar or a ...