Tag: attention

Study examines how medication for ADHD affects the brain’s reward system

From the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University press release: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. People… Read more »

Study suggests high and low exercise intensity may influence brain function differently

From the IOS Press press release: A new study shows for the first time that low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function. Using resting state functional magnetic resonance… Read more »

Study looks at office distractions and effects on worker productivity

From the University of Houston press release: With seemingly endless emails, phone calls and meetings, it’s no secret that working in an office environment can be quite stressful. Understanding how… Read more »

Study suggests shifting attention can interfere with our perceptions of reality

From the Ohio State University press release: We live in a world of distractions. We multitask our way through our days. We wear watches that alert us to text messages…. Read more »

Study suggests focusing awareness on the present moment can enhance academic performance and lower stress levels

From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment — can enhance… Read more »

Study suggests sequential, concurrent multitasking is equally hard for men and women

From the PLOS press release: Women and men perform equally when required to switch attention between tasks or perform two tasks simultaneously, according to a new study in the open-access… Read more »