If you’re a big fan of watching videos on the internet — like via TikTok, YouTube or Masterclass — chances are you’ve grown ...

It's been long established that our working memory, which allows us to temporarily hold and use information, such as remembering a phone number or a shopping list, is largely driven by the brain's ...

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, problem ...

A new brain imaging study shows that when people try to remember multiple things, their brains give more precise attention to ...

Many of us have gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback ...

Newsweek spoke to sleep experts to understand how overworking is damaging to your health—in the short- and long-term.

Dr. Brooke Worster discusses a recent study that found an association between lifetime heavy cannabis use and lower brain ...

More frequent use of marijuana damages the brain’s working memory, which could lead to issues with safety, communications and work success, a new study found. “Working memory is the ability to ...

More frequent use of marijuana damages the brain’s working memory, which could lead to issues with safety, communications and work success, a new study found. “Working memory is the ability to ...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” might not be fiction for much longer, if memory researcher Steve Ramirez gets his way.

Understanding why we forget first requires an understanding of how our memory works — and dispelling some myths about memory. "Memory is not just one thing," Susanne Jaeggi, a professor of ...

Cannabis use can significantly impact the part of the brain responsible for following instructions, responding during conversations, or remembering a question long enough to answer it. This type ...