A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

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You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Names evaporate right after introductions. We’ve all been there before. It’s frustrating, yes, but it doesn’t mean inevitable decline—especially if ...

With phones storing our contacts, calendars, and passwords, our brains don’t get as much of a workout as they used to. Sometimes it feels like having so much information at our fingertips has made us ...

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Many of us take our memory for granted. We just assume that it’ll be there when we need it. That, however, is not always the case. While some people are naturally blessed with a great memory, for most ...

New research finds that even short workouts can improve this critical area of brain function ...

Looking for a simple trick to boost your memory that doesn't involve puzzles, supplements, or hours of studying? According to new research, engaging in light exercise might be one of the easiest and ...

Researchers found that expert birders show structural differences in areas linked to attention and perception.

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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 ...