When we try to remember more than one thing at a time, our brains don’t treat each item equally. New research published in ...

More moderate to vigorous physical activity displayed a connection with better working memory and episodic memory (how we ...

To effectively teach working memory strengthening and expansion, you should repeat the skill building throughout the semester ...

A working memory workout: how to expand the focus of serial attention from one to four items in 10 hours or less. J. Exp. Psychol, Learning, Memory and Cognition. 30 (6): 1322-1337. More references ...

Researchers find that when working memory gets overburdened, dialogue between three brain regions breaks down. The discovery provides new support for a broader theory about how the brain operates. In ...

Working memory is like your brain's scratch pad, managing information as you go about your day. But our routine deluge of information can make us feel. Skip to Main Content.

Working memory, our ability to recall and process information, is used throughout our lifespan. By improving it, we may be able to realize gains in key areas, from school to work to retirement.

“Attention and working memory have often been discussed as being two sides of the same coin, but that has mainly been lip service. This paper shows how true this is and also shows us the ‘coin’ — the ...

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 ...

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 ...