Adult survivors of childhood brain tumors have lower working memory performance compared to healthy adults, according to researchers at Georgia State University and Emory University. The findings, ...

A quarter-century ago, researchers discovered that adults, not just developing infants, can generate new brain cells, a process called neurogenesis. But it’s still not clear what role these new ...

Researchers recently conducted a study to see how playing different types of video games impacts memory capabilities in both younger and older adults. They compared how well they performed at certain ...

A recent study found that 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users had reduced brain activity during working memory tasks.

Many people with ADHD wonder if they have a "bad" memory. I think “bad” is an unhelpful way to describe memory and “uneven” would be more accurate. Adults, teens and kids with ADHD often struggle with ...

Working night shifts could impair memory by up to 79 per cent in middle-aged and older adults, a study suggests. Previous research has established that shift work – which refers to any work schedule ...

Working memory is one of the most important areas of our memory system and vital if we're to successfully navigate through our world. It can be thought of as the ability to hold and use a limited ...

Experiencing depressive symptoms when you're under 55 may lead to worse thinking and memory skills in older age, a study published Wednesday finds. Studio Dva Kera - stock.adobe.com Experiencing ...

One of the challenges for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is limitations with their working memory, or their ability to hold on to information long enough to use it.