Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long ...

Researchers say they have linked chronic constipation with cognitive decline, suggesting that people who defecate less may have poorer cognitive function. Chaoran Ma, an associate professor in the ...

A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

Cognitive functioning refers to how a person thinks, behaves, and their ability to remember things. Impairment in this area of the brain may cause a decline in how a person responds to their ...

Cognitive function refers to a person’s mental capacity for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering and paying attention.

Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in older individuals.