Critical flicker fusion (CFF), a measure of visual processing speed, predicts executive function in younger and older adults and may be helpful in predicting decline in executive function, say ...

Smart people tend to be annoyed by things average individuals do, all because of how their mind works. So, if these 11 ...

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

The speed of the human brain's ability to process information has been investigated in a new study, and according to scientists, we're not as mentally quick as we might like to think. In fact, ...

Physical activity of any kind appears to increase a person’s cognitive processing speed, according to a new study. While it is generally accepted that moderate-to-vigorous exercise benefits brain ...

TL;DR: Researchers found that the human brain processes thoughts at a surprisingly slow rate of 10 bits per second. The human brain is truly and incredible piece of wetware that even the smartest of ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

A new study comparing stroke survivors with healthy adults reveals that post-stroke language disorders stem not from slower ...

Share on Pinterest Staying active on a daily basis helps keep the brain young, a recent study shows. Image credit: Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images. Physical activity of any kind appears to ...