Tag: attention
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How to stay focused – insights from a top neuroscientist
Understanding focus: why attention matters Attention is the gateway to memory. According to Dr. Brennan, a leading neuroscientist, long-term focus shapes how well we encode information and later retrieve it. If you’re not paying attention, you’re not consolidating memories — a fact that explains why distractions sweeping through the day can leave tasks unfinished and…
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How to Stay Focused – Insights from a Top Neuroscientist
Unlocking Focus: Why Attention Matters for Memory Attention is the gateway to solid memory and learning, according to a leading neuroscientist often cited in research and seminars. The idea is simple on the surface: you can’t consolidate information you don’t pay attention to. But translating that idea into daily practice requires practical strategies grounded in…
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How to Stay Focused: Neuroscience-Backed Techniques from a Top Expert
Why Focus Feels Elusive—and Why It Matters In a world full of distractions, maintaining sustained focus is less about willpower and more about how our brains allocate attention. According to leading neuroscientists, attention is the gateway to memory. If you can’t pay attention, you can’t encode or consolidate information, which means you’re leaving learning and…
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Air Pollution and Attention: Why Schoolgirls Show the Strongest Link to Poorer Concentration
New findings spotlight air pollution as a key driver of concentration problems in schoolgirls Researchers investigating cognitive health in adolescents have identified a striking pattern: living in areas with higher air pollution appears more consistently linked to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. The study, which examines the interaction between environmental…
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Air pollution linked to poorer concentration in schoolgirls far more than diet quality
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls New research examining schoolgirls across several regions finds that exposure to polluted air is more consistently associated with reduced attention and concentration than diet quality. The study, which followed a large cohort of adolescent girls, suggests that air quality may play a pivotal role…
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Brain Imaging Reveals How Stimulants Boost ADHD Performance
Understanding the Link Between Stimulants and ADHD Performance For decades, prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine-based medications (Adderall) have been a cornerstone in ADHD treatment for children and adolescents. While these drugs are known to improve attention and reduce hyperactive behavior, recent brain imaging studies are offering a clearer picture of why they…
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ADHD Medications May Boost Alertness More Than Focus, Study Suggests
New Clues About How ADHD Medications Work prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may primarily work by increasing alertness and interest in tasks, rather than directly enhancing the brain’s ability to focus. A recent study explored how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, seeking to untangle the longstanding question…
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ADHD meds may boost alertness, not focus, study finds
New findings reshape how we understand ADHD medications Prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may work less by directly sharpening the brain’s ability to focus and more by boosting general alertness and interest in tasks. A recent study examined how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, suggesting that heightened…
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Video Games as a Cognitive Boost: How Your Play Style Drives the Benefits
The Surprising Link Between Video Games and Cognition Video games are often misunderstood as mere distractions, but growing research suggests they can offer real cognitive benefits. Far from dulling the mind, well-chosen and well-played games may sharpen attention, enhance problem-solving skills, and improve mental flexibility. The key, researchers say, lies in how we engage with…
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Video Games May Boost Cognition: How Play Shapes Brain Health
How video games can sharpen the brain Recent discussions about video games often focus on their potential downsides, but a growing body of research suggests they can offer meaningful cognitive benefits when engaged thoughtfully. Rather than simply serving as entertainment, well-chosen games challenge the brain in ways that resemble real-world skill development. Experts emphasize that…