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Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.

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It's exam season in Australia. Year 12 students are sitting final exams, while university and younger school students also face end-of-year assessments.

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Music exams and competitions aren't easy, but our experts have some tips to make the process as stress-free as possible, including managing performance anxiety.

When a loved one transitions into a memory care community, families often feel a mix of emotions. The truth is, while memory changes can alter how relationships look, they don’t take away the bond you ...

Scientists reveal a simple morning routine for enhanced brainpower. Exercise, sunlight, water and breakfast provide an instant cognitive boost. A short workout improves focus and memory. Sunlight ...

This month’s executive function skill is working memory. Executive function skills are brain-based skills that help us “get things done” easily—or not—depending on our particular brain. Working memory ...

More U.S. adults than ever report having serious trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions. In 2023, more than 7 percent of adults without depression self-reported this type of cognitive ...

From five minute challenges to afternoon explorations, these brain health actually work to improve memory, concentration, and overall cognitive health ...