Working memory refers to the memory you can consciously hold in your mind at any one instant—such as a phone number you just looked up. Most people can only hold about four totally independent items ...

An experimental study conducted in China found that a 5-week emotion-targeted mindfulness training improved participants’ ...

The human brain contains a distinct network that serves as its executive agent. This network is primarily based in the dorsolateral prefrontal, parietal, and cingulate cortices. It regulates the many ...

New research found that a certain kind of brain training seems to reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Educational outcomes are declining, as confirmed by OECD reports. Despite unprecedented access to learning content, many children struggle to use it effectively, a reality that every parent can ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...

A recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows a new approach called Perceptual Attention Therapy (PATH) restores attention, memory and reading skills more effectively than standard therapies ...

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.