A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

The growing body of interdisciplinary research illustrates that cognitive functions play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance. Elite athletes, particularly those engaged in open‐skill ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Neurodegenerative disorders are increasingly understood as disorders of large-scale brain network disconnection rather than isolated regional damage.

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a ...