The negative cognitive effects of chemotherapy are sustained after treatment for cancer has ended, a new study reports. Read More
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. Read More
Imperial College London researchers have identified a group of neurons implicated in selective attention. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently. Read More
Microdosing, a growing trend where people take small doses for psychedelic drugs, is associated with improved mood, focus, and creativity. For some, microdosing may provide a possible alternative to SSRI antidepressants. However, researchers warn of some potential problems with microdosing, including negative side effects, psychological stigma, and exposure to elicit, black market products. Read More
When it comes to object recognition, the visual system has trouble focusing in on just one dimension, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals. Read More
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. Read More
Women who ate a meal high in saturated fats performed worse on attention-based tests than women eating healthier meals. The findings reveal a potential link between high-fat diets and poor attention skills. Additionally, those with a condition called leaky gut, which allows bacteria from the intestines to enter the bloodstream, performed worse on attention tasks regardless of whether they ate a high-fat meal or chose a healthier option. Read More
Researchers reveal even after one short, ten minute, burst of exercise, cognitive processing and attention improve temporarily. Read More
