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·January 31, 2022·4 min read

“Do You See What I See?” Study Shows Cross-Cultural Variation in Maternal Focus During Parent-Child Interactions

Study sheds new light on the roles of social interactions and cultural diversity in the development of attention.

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·June 14, 2017·1 min read

A Link Between Spacing Out and Giving Up

A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.

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·April 7, 2025·6 min read

ADHD and Music: Why Background Beats May Boost Study Focus

A new study explored whether young adults with ADHD are more likely to listen to background music during daily tasks. The survey, involving over 400 participants, found that individuals with ADHD prefer listening to music—especially stimulating music—while studying or playing sports.

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·December 13, 2018·7 min read

Anticipation of Touch Takes Focus and Executive Skills

Study reveals the ability to anticipate touch also indicates a child's ability to focus.

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·September 2, 2025·5 min read

Attention and Focus Abilities Peak Between Ages 27 and 36

Researchers analyzed 139 neuroimaging studies spanning ages 5 to 85 to map the brain’s activity in cognitive control. They found an inverted U-shaped lifespan trajectory, with brain activity rising through adolescence, peaking between ages 27 and 36, and then gradually declining.

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·April 17, 2024·6 min read

Brain Cells That Enhance Memory Focus and Storage Identified

Researchers uncovered how certain brain cells enhance our ability to maintain and focus on short-term memories. Their study highlights a new type of neuron, dubbed PAC neurons, which coordinate the activity of memory-specific neurons without storing any information themselves.

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·June 17, 2025·5 min read

Brain Flexibility, Not Constant Focus, Marks Intelligence

New research shows that individuals with higher cognitive ability have stronger, more flexible synchronization of brain rhythms—specifically theta waves—in the midfrontal region during mentally demanding tasks. These neural signals coordinate dynamically, especially during moments of decision-making, allowing people to maintain focus and adapt more quickly to changing rules.

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·August 11, 2015·3 min read

C-Section Impact Baby’s Ability to Focus Attention

According to a new study, being born as a result of C-sections slows a baby's spatial attention and plays a role in how well they are able to focus in on an object of interest.

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·December 20, 2017·5 min read

Can’t Switch Focus? Your Brain May Not Be Wired For It

A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently.

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·April 27, 2015·3 min read

Chemo Brains Tend to Stay in Disengaged States

The negative cognitive effects of chemotherapy are sustained after treatment for cancer has ended, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 7, 2019·5 min read

Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

Experiencing early life adversities leads to disruptions in multiple systems of self-control and cortisol levels, which continues through childhood.

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·July 10, 2020·6 min read

How the Brain Focuses While Ignoring Distractions

Mouse study pinpoints the precise location in the brain where distracting stimuli are blocked, allowing for concentration on specific tasks. The findings could have implications for the treatment of ADHD and schizophrenia.

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focus

“Do You See What I See?” Study Shows Cross-Cultural Variation in Maternal Focus During Parent-Child Interactions

A Link Between Spacing Out and Giving Up

ADHD and Music: Why Background Beats May Boost Study Focus

Anticipation of Touch Takes Focus and Executive Skills

Attention and Focus Abilities Peak Between Ages 27 and 36

Brain Cells That Enhance Memory Focus and Storage Identified

Brain Flexibility, Not Constant Focus, Marks Intelligence

C-Section Impact Baby’s Ability to Focus Attention

Can’t Switch Focus? Your Brain May Not Be Wired For It

Chemo Brains Tend to Stay in Disengaged States

Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

How the Brain Focuses While Ignoring Distractions

Key Brain Circuit Linked to Teen Anxiety Identified

Early Blindness Tunes Pitch Perception

LSD Microdosing Enhances Sustained Attention in Women

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

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