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

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

Many psychiatric disorders are linked to altered functioning of brain networks that drive reward processing and executive functions like making decisions, taking risks, planning, and memory. But a ...

Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests ...