If you’ve heard the phrase “executive functioning” recently, it probably came up in the context of ADHD, a common neurobehavioral condition which affects a person’s ability to stay focused, maintain a ...

A large brain imaging trial suggests that regular weight training may slow how quickly the brain appears to age in older ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored how changes in daily step counts and variability affect cognitive function in older adults during a 10-week physical ...

Research shows that hoarding stems from executive-function struggles, where emotion overpowers decision-making.

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day.

Evidence keeps mounting that exercise is good for the brain. It can lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease and may even slow brain aging by about 10 years. Now, new research helps illuminate ...

New research on the brain has claimed that long-term cannabis use may cause the frontal cortex to thin. The scientific study, which was presented at the 2026 European Congress of ...

A new review looks at how probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants can help support gut ...