The “executive functions,” as they’re known, include attentional control, working memory, inhibition, and problem-solving, many of which are thought to originate in the brain’s prefrontal ...

The focus of this study is on the three best supported components of executive function: shifting of mental sets (shifting), updating information in working memory (updating), and inhibition of ...

The components of executive functions include working memory, inhibition, cognitive flexibility, planning, and decision making. Working memory is the ability to hold and manipulate information in ...

Medical and recreational cannabis use is now legal in many parts of the world, but questions remain about its effect on ...

A new study found that the Mediterranean diet can improve memory and cognitive function through changes in the gut. A researcher and a nutritionist discuss the findings.

Air pollution harms cognitive functions by damaging brain cells, reducing oxygen flow, and increasing inflammation, leading ...

New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional ...

“We have long suspected that regular, heavy cannabis use may have consequences for brain function, particularly in areas ...

Other Symptoms Other than memory loss and impaired executive function there are other symptoms to look for: People suffering from Alzheimer's face difficulty in once-easy tasks. This can include ...

People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working ...