What are executive function (EF) skills? Basically, they are the mental skills that help you get things done. Your brain starts to develop EF skills when you’re a small child and continues to develop ...

Last week we explored how modern life quietly wears down the brain’s executive function — the system responsible for focus, ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best ...