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, ...

Researchers have known that children often don't focus on tasks and tend to "overexplore" instead of paying attention to what ...

Do you ever feel like your mind hops from one thing to the next without warning? That pull to act on sudden ideas or speak before you’ve thought it through— that’s impulse control. Prefer to listen ...

When the brain "juggles" information, things can fall through the cracks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Have you ever walked ...

Ever feel like those catchy song lyrics or random pieces of trivia won’t leave your head, and it’s affecting your memory? Boston University associate professor of psychological & brain sciences Dr.

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...

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