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 ...

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 ...

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.

So, if you’re already physically active, you can still see the BDNF-boosting benefits of working out. “While our body already ...

The study found no significant cognitive benefits from exercising for older adults. Combining exercise with heart medications did not produce significant cognitive benefits.

Brain health experts explain how physical activity affects your mind and how much you need to do to reap the cognitive ...

Researchers found that adults with ADHD experience more “local sleep”—sleep-like slow brain waves occurring while ...

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of ...