Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and immediately forget why you came in? Maybe you were there to fetch your ...

This month’s executive function skill of focus is working memory. As a reminder, executive function (EF) skills are brain-based skills that help us get things done. For those of us with ADHD, we often ...

Transitions can be tough. For neurodivergent women, they can feel jarring, overwhelming, and almost impossible to do smoothly. Whether it’s moving from one task to another, wrapping up an activity, or ...

A new meta-analysis found that athletes outperform non-athletes in working memory tasks. The findings contribute to growing evidence that physical activity supports cognitive aging and overall brain ...