Many people think changes in brain health can only be detected through medical scans or memory tests. However, new research ...

Midlife sleep EEG parameters serve as longitudinal predictors of cognitive status, showing associations with language and memory 12 years later.

The SLUMS test is a quick cognitive screening tool that assesses memory, attention, language, and executive function to identify early signs of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The test ...

Most people do not pay much attention to the small details in everyday conversation. Pauses, hesitations, filler words, or ...

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 ...

You are mid-sentence, explaining something you know well, and then it happens: “I was going to, um…” A tiny stall. Most ...

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 ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

This post is part one of a series. Attention is a multifaceted process that manages the mental controls needed for school or work. Filtering incoming information to determine its importance (saliency) ...