A study led by Prof. Li Hai from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed ...

A new study suggests that heavy cannabis use may impair working memory, even after someone has stopped using it.

A new study on brain activity found that heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced activity in memory-related regions, while ...

New research shows that just 30 minutes of physical activity can improve memory and cognitive function, especially for adults ...

A large study from the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced brain activity. Lead researcher Joshua Gowin and neurosurgeon Paul Saphier discuss the impact on health.

Lifetime history of heavy cannabis use is associated with lower brain activation on working memory tasks among young adults, ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not limited to the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. Learn about ...

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 ...

Everyone wants to learn more quickly, and retain more of what they learn. Intelligence is a business—and a life—superpower.

People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the ...

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.