Perceived control, defined as the belief in one’s capacity to influence events and outcomes, is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in healthy ageing. Its interplay with cognitive functioning ...

We are routinely exposed to vast information, some of which can be pretty distressing. For instance, most of us don’t particularly enjoy learning about a looming economic recession or hearing reports ...

Recent research by Robinson and Lachman of Brandeis University shows that higher perception of control results in greater cognitive performance, and that this is mediated through physical activity. 1 ...