In boys with DMD, executive skills such as self-control begin to lag around age 8, but show signs of partial catch-up by 14, ...

Individuals who struggle to complete tasks (at home, school, or the workplace) may not have a problem with executive function ...

Working memory is a critical cognitive system that temporarily maintains and manipulates information for complex tasks such as reasoning, learning, and decision-making. It functions as an interface ...

Multiple cerebral microbleeds are tied to subtle deficits in processing speed and executive functions in middle-aged adults ...

Recent findings from research in the Department of Psychology in the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno found that in younger people, increased screen time on devices like ...

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Working long hours may change the structure of your brain, including regions associated with emotional regulation and executive function— such as problem solving and working memory—new research has ...

Your working memory plays a crucial role in how you process information and carry out daily tasks. If you often find yourself struggling to remember tasks or keeping track of conversations, it might ...

Your personal story about money may impair how you interact with it. There are executive function strategies to help reduce ...