Got cognitive dissonance? Simply move the goal posts of what you see as fair and reasonable. Source: Neil Daftary/Unsplash Cognitive dissonance theory posits that individuals experience mental ...

During the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, reports emerged that persons who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 were having lingering health problems. Such long-term issues were collectively ...

Share on Pinterest Lifestyle changes in key areas may help delay cognitive decline, according to a new trial. Maskot/Getty Images A program of exercise, nutrition, cognitive and social challenges, and ...

The study finds that high smartphone use in school affects cognitive control in youths, indicating a need for policies to manage digital engagement effectively.

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Using a newly released method to analyze functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), Northwestern University researchers have demonstrated that the interconnections between ...

We all have challenging tasks we want to complete. Partly that’s because finding and maintaining the mental energy required is so difficult. Interruptions can feel constant. Distractions can always ...

Cognition can be generally defined as the state or processes of being able to perceive and judge reality effectively. Cognitive tests are designed to determine whether you may have any issues with ...

Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially women who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to new ...