A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

A new study shows that simple early-life habits, like giving yogurt at age one and ensuring steady night sleep, may influence how strongly children develop memory skills by preschool age. Study: ...

We have all heard the old saying, "Sleep on it," when trying to solve a problem or making an important decision. There might be some scientific truth to that advice, especially when it comes to ...

A new study has shown that repetitive practice not only is helpful in improving skills but also leads to profound changes in the brain's memory pathways. A new study led by UCLA Health has shown that ...

Bad news for couch potatoes: New research released this week suggests that working out will not only improve your body, but keep your brain sharp as well. Researchers in Finland looked back at earlier ...

Here's good news for anyone worried about their aging brain: Studies have shown that almost half of people who develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are able to regain normal cognitive skills, ...

Improvising music could help to improve older people's cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University.

Benefits were seen in the ability to recollect a memory, the study found. Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in aging adults, according to a new study ...

A major international study brings good news for longtime smokers: it’s never too late to quit. Researchers found that people who stopped smoking in mid-to-late adulthood had slower declines in memory ...

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Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory" – an executive function that helps people keep track of what they are doing. "Working memory is sort ...