If you’ve heard the phrase “executive functioning” recently, it probably came up in the context of ADHD, a common neurobehavioral condition which affects a person’s ability to stay focused, maintain a ...

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 ...

Last week we explored how modern life quietly wears down the brain’s executive function — the system responsible for focus, planning, and self-control. Now let’s turn to what strengthens it. Once the ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

Recent research shows regular resistance exercise isn’t just good for muscles, it can also slow the brain’s biological age by up to 2.3 years, suggesting strength training helps preserve brain network ...