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Recent research found that brief bouts of stair climbing improved cognitive flexibility, mood, and energy levels, with more intense climbing yielding faster cognitive responses.

A neuroscientist reveals how to nurture authentic and flexible thinking

Learning & Behavior - Cognitive (or behavioral) flexibility is considered an executive function characterized by patterns of behavioral adjustment in response to changes in environmental...

Learn how changing daily routines can rewire your brain for better performance. Discover simple techniques to boost cognitive flexibility and mental agility.

Brain dynamics and cognition share genetic roots. Criticality may guide future brain health research. A recent study published on June 24 in PNAS presents strong evidence that brain criticality—the...

Scientific Reports - Effects of mindfulness breathing meditation on stress and cognitive functions: a heart rate variability and eye-tracking study

Chronic alcohol exposure causes lasting impairments in decision-making in male rats, altering how the brain processes reward-based learning. A new study reveals sex-specific neural changes in the stri...

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