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·April 20, 2021·6 min read

Our Attention Is Captured by Eye-Glance

When people make eye contact with another person, their attention is immediately solicited and this causes a distortion in temporal perception. However, the shift in time perception does not change when people glance at non-social items or objects. Read More

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·April 15, 2021·4 min read

How We Know Whether and When to Pay Attention

Our ability to act fast is based on estimates of whether and when specific events will occur that demand immediate attention. Read More

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·6 min read

Childhood Cognitive Problems Could Lead to Mental Health Issues in Later Life

Children who experience cognitive difficulties, such as attention problems or problems with working memory, have an increased risk of developing mental health disorders as young adults. Read More

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·April 2, 2021·2 min read

Toddler TV Time Not to Blame for Attention Problems

Contrary to popular belief, exposure to television does not, in itself, raise the risk for toddlers developing attention-deficit problems. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·March 18, 2021·5 min read

Babies Pay Attention With Down Payment From Immature Brain Region

Neuroimaging reveals when babies focus their attention, they utilize areas of the frontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with more advanced functions and previously believed to be immature in children under a year of age. Read More

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·March 5, 2021·4 min read

Large Number of COVID-19 Survivors Will Experience Cognitive Complications

Study reveals a significant number of COVID-19 survivors suffer from a range of neuropsychological and cognitive problems following recovery. Coronavirus survivors report experiencing PTSD, depression, memory impairments, and attention impairments upon recovery from the virus. Read More

Featured Psychology

·February 22, 2021·1 min read

Music Is a Must for Young Drivers

Young drivers say it's "almost impossible" for them to concentrate on driving and road conditions without listening to music while on the road. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 10, 2021·6 min read

Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering

Older adults can be more focused, less mentally restless, and not as impeded by anxiety than those in younger generations. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 19, 2021·5 min read

Where Do Our Minds Wander? Brain Waves Can Point the Way

Increased alpha waves in the prefrontal cortex and decreased P3 activity in the parietal cortex are potential neural biomarkers for breaks in our attention span. Read More