Working memory and attention are closely related concepts. Working memory is defined as the ability to control attention, and distraction (e.g., irrelevant emails or text messages). WMC is critical ...

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...

Frequent marijuana use can negatively affect brain activity, resulting in reduced memory capabilities, according to information published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. In the study ...

Do you ever feel like your mind hops from one thing to the next without warning? That pull to act on sudden ideas or speak before you’ve thought it through— that’s impulse control. Prefer to listen ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...