The growing body of interdisciplinary research illustrates that cognitive functions play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance. Elite athletes, particularly those engaged in open‐skill ...

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...

Cognitive functioning affects how people think and their ability to remember things. Impairment in this area of brain health may cause a decline in how someone responds to their environment mentally ...

Small habits that can help keep your brain sharp throughout the day. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can ...

The New York Times recently published an article about the "brain fitness" business, "Do Brain Workouts Work? Science Isn’t Sure." I believe the answer is no. Without a variety of other daily habits, ...

Many medical problems, such as traumatic brain injuries, stroke, dementia, and even cancer, can affect the brain and make it difficult for someone to think or process information. Cognitive ...