Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...

Frequent marijuana use can negatively affect brain activity, resulting in reduced memory capabilities, according to information published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. In the study ...

Working memory and attention are closely related concepts. Working memory is defined as the ability to control attention, and distraction (e.g., irrelevant emails or text messages). WMC is critical ...

Do you ever feel like your mind hops from one thing to the next without warning? That pull to act on sudden ideas or speak before you’ve thought it through— that’s impulse control. Prefer to listen ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. 24K-Production/Getty Images Frequent ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older African Americans who have difficulty falling asleep seem to be more likely to have memory problems, a new study suggests. The study, of 174 African Americans ages 65 ...

A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how physical strength aligns with brain activation in regions that support working memory. Study: The ...