When it comes to object recognition, the visual system has trouble focusing in on just one dimension, a new study reports.
The negative cognitive effects of chemotherapy are sustained after treatment for cancer has ended, a new study reports.
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.
A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.
A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.
Imperial College London researchers have identified a group of neurons implicated in selective attention.
A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently.
Researchers reveal even after one short, ten minute, burst of exercise, cognitive processing and attention improve temporarily.
Researchers report playing action video games increases performance on visual selective activities. Players had increased focus on relevant visual information while suppressing less relevant information.
According to researchers, vision and brain circuits perform regular background scans, making neurons available for focus based tasks. The process makes it possible for us to pay, and maintain, attention.
Study reveals the ability to anticipate touch also indicates a child's ability to focus.
Contrary to popular belief, bilingual children do not have an advantage over monolingual children when it comes to attention and executive function, a new study reports.
