Executive function is the mechanism by which our brains manage and prioritize our thoughts, working memory, emotions and actions; Harvard researchers call it our brain’s air traffic control system.

Behind every decision you make, every change you adapt to, and every task you plan is your executive function (EF). Just as a building’s foundation is essential to the stability and support of a ...

"But executive function is less well defined and may have more importance in our ability to carry out day-to-day activities." Kramer, along with other faculty, staff and an advisory panel that ...

Key points Sustained attention is a key executive function skill. For people with ADHD, it is often much easier to sustain attention when interested and energized.