In the first study of its kind, neuroscientists have shown the real-world benefits that sunlight gives the brain, beyond ...

Frequent marijuana use can negatively affect brain activity, resulting in reduced memory capabilities, according to information published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. In the study ...

New research suggests that a specific type of brain training could help socially anxious individuals break the habit of instantly focusing on threatening social cues. A study published in the Journal ...

A new meta-analysis found that athletes outperform non-athletes in working memory tasks. The findings contribute to growing evidence that physical activity supports cognitive aging and overall brain ...

Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are doing. "Working memory is sort ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Overall, 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users showed reduced brain activity during a working memory task. Not ...

The pupils of our eyes get larger when we are focusing on a task–and the size may give clues about our working memory capabilities, a new study has found. A person's pupils dilate in low-light ...

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, ...