Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long been studied using a standard set of tools, with these assessments being ...

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...

Executive functioning has become a buzzphrase and hot topic for professionals working with adolescents and young adults. There’s been a lot of good research in the field of late, and increasingly, I ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...