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

Heavy cannabis use may negatively impact a person’s working memory, according to the largest study on this subject to date.

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 ...

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.

Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

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

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 ...

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

New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas ...

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