New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

Talking while driving is widely recognized as a major source of distraction, but the specific ways conversation interferes ...

Frailty is a syndrome resulting from age-related decline across multiple organ systems. A new study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that slower reaction time and lower ...

A new study explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of ...

This real-world study shows that recent and habitual light exposure are linked to lower subjective sleepiness and faster ...

In a world driven by constant notifications and digital overload, multitasking has become the norm. From texting while working to juggling emails during meetings, our attention is constantly divided.

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Researchers found that using in-car touchscreens causes major driving performance drops, including lane drifting and slower ...

Share on Pinterest A cup of green tea or roasted green tea before undergoing a mental task could help improve performance, a new study shows. Image credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Roasted ...

A foundational 1956 study of the concept, focussed on a U.F.O. doomsday cult, has been all but debunked by new research.