Critical flicker fusion (CFF), a measure of visual processing speed, predicts executive function in younger and older adults and may be helpful in predicting decline in executive function, say ...

Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early ...

Physical activity of any kind appears to increase a person’s cognitive processing speed, according to a new study. While it is generally accepted that moderate-to-vigorous exercise benefits brain ...

What’s your processing speed? How quickly the brain deciphers and responds to information is broadly known as processing speed. Processing speed isn’t synonymous with intelligence, but it can make it ...

You default to typing because it’s faster, more convenient, and digitally organized. But what if speed is costing you ...

Researchers found veterans with past concussions showed slower and less accurate eye movements during cognitive tasks, even after a decade. The results suggest eye movement assessments could help ...

Share on Pinterest Staying active on a daily basis helps keep the brain young, a recent study shows. Image credit: Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images. Physical activity of any kind appears to ...