I remember applying for my first job at a party store called Wishing Well. It seemed like an amazing place to work, and I was thrilled to hand in my application (on paper, because it was the 90s after ...

Vulnerability causes people to do some interesting things. For preteens, it often manifests into cutthroat judgment and meanness as defense mechanisms. If you look stupid, then I won’t. Couple that ...

Your brain’s executive functions are like the conductor behind the curtain. They can work so seamlessly that you don’t even notice them or understand exactly what they do. If something disrupts their ...

Executive function is the mechanism by which our brains manage and prioritize our thoughts, working memory, emotions and actions; Harvard researchers call it our brain’s air traffic control system.

As people, we rely on our mental capabilities and cognitive skills to do things like regulate emotions and navigate our day-to-day lives. Planning and organization, completing tasks, time management, ...

A longitudinal study found that executive function was more predictive than pain for present and future quality of life in older adults with diabetes. Executive function (EF) is a more predictive ...