High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.

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Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and ...

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Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – ...