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Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning, ...

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

When you try to solve a math problem in your head or remember the things on your grocery list, you’re engaging in a complex neural balancing act — a process that, according to a new study by Brown ...

There is no difference over time in the spatial working memory of older people who have autistic traits and those who are neurotypical, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The new research, ...

Working long hours comes with a slew of health issues, from too much stress to disturbed sleep, heart conditions, and mental-health disorders like anxiety and depression. It may even cause changes in ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. 24K-Production/Getty Images Frequent ...

Kerry Dennis was in her mid 50s, managing a 200-person team at Fidelity Investments, when she began having trouble keeping details straight. A simple email took an hour to compose. “There’s nothing ...

Working more than 40 hours a week isn't just tiring; it is actively harming your brain and body. Newsweek spoke to experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness about the risk of health issues and ...