You know that feeling when your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, and half of them are playing different videos at the same time? You sit down to work or ...

Small shifts in your daily routine can help clear mental clutter and bolster your attention span. Focus can be strengthened with practices like mindfulness, chunking, or habit stacking. Noise from ...

Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination of diet, exercise and brain training can improve thinking and memory in older Americans. A study of more than 2,100 sedentary ...

When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show ...

How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, ...

Your high-level job may be a boon to your resume, but new research says it can also give you a big head — and not in a good way. A study out of South Korea suggests clocking in overtime could come ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, the medical community has stressed that being active makes you happier and healthier. But new ...

A new study looked at how moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can impact mental sharpness. It found that as little as five minutes of brisk movement, like jogging or taking a few flights of stairs, ...