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People with dementia may have trouble remembering recent events or conversations. Common items may be put in unusual places, like a wallet in the refrigerator. Mood changes, such as becoming withdrawn ...

It took a series of aviation disasters for safety experts to realize the critical role of working memory when pilots and technicians juggle competing tasks. In some cases, technicians made apparently ...

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Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

This study provides significant insights into the dynamics of attentional re-orienting within visual working memory, demonstrating how expected and unexpected memory tests influence attention focus ...

Emerging research has linked heavy cannabis use to multiple health risks, including stroke and heart attack. Now, a new study suggests that frequent use of cannabis may also damage the brain’s working ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. FILE - This March 22, 2019 file photo shows a bud on a ...

Summary: A study of over 1,000 young adults reveals that both recent and heavy lifetime cannabis use reduce brain activity in regions critical for working memory, including the prefrontal cortex and ...