An ER doctor and marriage and family therapist shares her experiences with the ebb and flow of executive function capacity.

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

Frequently saying "um," pausing to find words, or losing your train of thought may reveal more about brain function than ...

Many psychiatric disorders are linked to altered functioning of brain networks that drive reward processing and executive functions like making decisions, taking risks, planning, and memory. But a ...