This month’s executive function skill of focus is working memory. As a reminder, executive function (EF) skills are brain-based skills that help us get things done. For those of us with ADHD, we often ...

That’s especially true for remembering things you want to do. Psychologists call them prospective memories: remembering to perform a planned action, or recall a planned intention, at some point in the ...

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp and agile for years to come, some of the most powerful strategies are surprisingly unconventional. Exciting new studies suggest that a handful of unexpected ...

Virginia Tech scientists found that age-related memory loss stems from molecular changes in the brain. Memory decline might not be just a natural part of aging. Researchers at Virginia Tech have ...

Cognitive science provides evidence-based methods to improve memory retention. These strategies leverage how the brain processes and stores information, connecting new data to existing knowledge for ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

While mentally disconnecting doesn’t sound productive, when it comes to remembering more, it is: Without those intermittent periods of lack of focus, memory consolidation doesn’t occur nearly as ...

Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know — is crucial. Learning, memory, and cognitive skills are a ...

Herb your enthusiasm — your brain’s about to get a boost. For centuries, a trusty kitchen staple has been celebrated by ancient healers for its wide-ranging medicinal properties, including sharpening ...