Many people view ADHD as difficulty with focus, attention, and hyperactivity. However, the latest research is demonstrating that deficits in executive function cause more impairment in people's ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve long-term cognitive function in people with the condition. Anastasiia Sienotova/Getty ...

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best ...

ADHD is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Nuthawut Somsuk/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images “My brain has way ...

For years, most research indicated that older adults experience a decline in brain functioning across the board. However, a new observational study, which appears in Nature Human Behaviour, suggests ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Regions of the brain associated with executive function in adults are similarly recruited in children as young ...