Abstract The 'Executive Functions'(EFs) of inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive
flexibility enable us to think before we act, resist temptations or impulsive reactions, stay …

In 2014, two groups of scientists published open letters on the efficacy of brain-training
interventions, or “brain games,” for improving cognition. The first letter, a consensus …

We discuss the factors that encouraged us to examine the question of whether exercise
training has a positive influence on cognitive health of older adults in 2003. At that time there …

Background: A noticeable proportion of adolescents with depression do not respond to
guideline recommended treatment options. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background: Exercise-induced cognitive improvements have traditionally been observed
following aerobic exercise interventions; that is, sustained sessions of moderate intensity …

Aim To investigate the effect of combining pain education, specific exercises and graded
physical activity training (exercise) compared with pain education alone (control) on physical …

Shooting a firearm involves a complex series of cognitive abilities. For example, locating an
item or a person of interest requires visual search, and firing the weapon (or withholding a …

Evidence from cognitive neuroscience suggests that learning counterintuitive concepts in
mathematics and science requires inhibitory control (IC). This prevents interference from …

This pilot study tested the acceptability and usability of a prototype app designed to promote
the physical well-being of adults with psychiatric disorders. The application under …

Following exposure to consistent stimulus–stop mappings, response inhibition can become
automatized with practice. What is learned is less clear, even though this has important …