Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

A new study finds sparkling water helps esports players maintain focus and reduce mental fatigue better than plain water.

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found.

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of ...

Physical exertion combined with deep concentration can severely slow down human reaction times. A recent trial reveals that ...

The large red blob (left) indicates an increase in the timing, or synchronization, between brain waves measured over the medial frontal cortex and right lateral prefrontal cortex. This enhanced timing ...

Changing just one habit can boost your cognitive performance.

I write a blog post each month focusing on a different executive function skill. Executive function skills are brain-based, and they help people accomplish essential life tasks (Dawson and Guare, 2016 ...

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.