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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.

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·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.

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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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·December 2, 2020·3 min read

Drinking Blocks a Chemical That Promotes Attention

Study sheds light on the brain chemistry involved in attention loss when a person drinks alcohol.

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·November 2, 2020·5 min read

Specific Brain Region and Circuits Controlling Attention Identified

Study identifies a key role locus coeruleus neurons play in attentional control.

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·October 28, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Link Poor Memory to Attention Lapses and Media Multitasking

A new study reveals a correlation between multimedia multitasking, memory loss, and difficulties in maintaining attention.

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·October 8, 2020·5 min read

Musical Training Can Improve Attention and Working Memory in Children

Children who learn to play musical instruments have an edge over their non-musical peers when it comes to learning, memory, and attention. Those who learn musical instruments showed greater activity in the inferior frontal gyrus and the supramarginal gyrus, which are parts of the "phonological loop". The phonological loop is associated with working memory involved in auditory processing. Researchers say learning an instrument also has positive implications on creativity and quality of life overall for children.