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From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a single, universal skill. Instead, ...
Jun 4, 2025
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Young and middle-aged adults who live with chronic loneliness may be at risk for early cognitive decline, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
May 29, 2025
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New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions—particularly in people living with "distress disorders" such as depression, anxiety, and borderline ...
May 22, 2025
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Alcohol's negative effect on women's working memory is somewhat mitigated when their estrogen levels are higher, a novel study suggests. The findings imply that phases of the menstrual cycle may influence women's vulnerability ...
May 12, 2025
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A person's working memory (WM) allows them to process information, multitask, pay attention and block out distractions, among other mental processes.
Apr 28, 2025
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A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Apr 22, 2025
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New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...
Apr 21, 2025
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A study led by Prof. Li Hai from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that the balance between habitual and goal-directed decision-making strategies is influenced by the ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Serious video games may improve some symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in combination with pharmacological treatment, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JMIR Serious Games.
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The human working memory (WM) is the cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and processing of information vital to task completion. In contrast, human long-term memory (LTM) is the system that holds information ...
