A meta-analysis shows that physical exercise and mental training improve global cognition in older adults, with their ...

Maintaining good cognitive health at any age requires a combination of accessible, motivating and stimulating interventions.

Researchers have identified a brain function that could transform how schizophrenia is treated—by focusing on social inference, the ability to interpret social cues and intentions.

Can thinking that you can get up the hill actually get you up the hill? It just might, according to a new study. People did better on a task relying on their working memory when they underwent ...

Do brain training apps work? Find out how effective apps are for supporting cognitive health and function with expert ...

The scenario is familiar: You are at a party. The wine is delicious. The music is just right, and you meet someone. Soon after the handshake is complete, you can’t remember the person’s name even ...

Last month, a student emailed me to explain that because of various stressful circumstances, he was struggling to focus and to complete his coursework. I wrote back to grant an extension, to direct ...

Cognitive fatigue manifests when the brain is overworked or stressed from prolonged periods of mental effort. This form of fatigue can impair attention, decision making, reaction times, and emotional ...

Playing video games has become a commonplace part of daily life for people of all ages. In the past twenty years, advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of all types ...

While many brain-training games are available, A Clockwork Brain stands out from the competition by combining entertaining gameplay with instructive information, providing a novel approach to mental ...