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·December 11, 2022·4 min read

Constant Smartphone Notifications Tax Your Brain

Constant push notifications on smartphones may affect cognition by decreasing concentration and increasing distraction. Researchers found heavy smartphone use was associated with poor concentration recovery following a notification and alterations in brain activity that made people more sensitive to push notifications.

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·July 15, 2022·4 min read

Children Compensate for Lack of Concentration Through Creativity

Creativity and spontaneous strategies help children to make tasks that require concentration easier.

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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 7, 2020·4 min read

Just being around your cellphone affects your thinking

Without their cell phones, study participants had increased difficulty concentrating and experienced more mind-wandering that those who had access to their phones. Those who had access to their phone, but were told to resist using them had greater perceived concentration abilities than those who had no access to their device.

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·December 28, 2018·3 min read

How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.

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·October 21, 2017·3 min read

Can Adults Develop ADHD? Probably Not, Researchers Say

Researchers report up to 80% of people diagnosed with adult onset ADHD likely do not have the condition. For the 20% of adults who may have ADHD, doctors may have missed the condition during childhood, the researchers conclude.

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·November 30, 2016·4 min read

Tai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSD

Researchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.

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·September 7, 2016·4 min read

Driving or Talking? The Brain Concentrates on One Thing at a Time

A new study investigates what happens when we multitask and why it's not such a good idea to drive and use a phone at the same time.

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·February 29, 2016·2 min read

Children Who Snore Frequently Have an Increased Risk of Learning Difficulties

According to a new study, children who frequently snore or who have trouble breathing during sleep face an increased risk of learning difficulties and trouble concentrating.