Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.

The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of ...

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality sleep — the kind that leaves you feeling ...

Research demonstrates that this level of fluid deficit, which occurs before you even feel thirsty, reduces attention span, working memory, and executive function. Brain tissue consists of ...

A new study has identified a brain circuit that correlates with how intensely people engage in politics, regardless of their political beliefs.

Scans from patients revealed changes in brain connectivity, particularly in the frontal-limbic system (involved in executive functions ... study or research, no part may be reproduced without ...

and overall brain function,” says Dr. Luque. Activities like running, swimming, cycling, and brisk walking improve executive function, support learning, and enhance information retention.

Physical activity also strengthens pathways in the brain linked with memory and executive function, helping keep your brain sharp over time, he says. “Research also indicates that physically ...

But a new massive study spells out one more reason to make exercise a priority: It can boost your brain function ... found that memory and executive function benefits were the highest in kids ...