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Addiction to scrolling is a public health issue. It’s high time we start treating it like one
January 28, 2026 9:27 am
What is happening to the human brain today is neither random nor coincidental. If we continue to treat this as a matter of personal weakness, we will pay for it with our attention and collective well-being
John Grisham warns our attention is collapsing: 5 science-backed tips to rebuild your focus
December 16, 2025 6:09 pm
As experts sound the alarm on attention fragmentation, here are five science-backed steps to rebuild your focus before it’s too late.
Alia Bhatt opens up about having anxiety, being 'high on ADHD spectrum': How to cope when they occur together
October 15, 2024 3:21 pm
"I zone out since childhood. I zoned out in classrooms and (during) conversations," Alia Bhatt admitted.
As Fahadh Faasil reveals ADHD diagnosis at 41, understanding the symptoms and treatment for adults
May 29, 2024 4:21 pm
According to consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, common symptoms of adult ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness, and restlessness
Shekhar Kapur admits to having ADD as a child: How can you help your child be a genius despite it?
May 09, 2023 9:00 am
It is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in children and while it is largely associated with childhood, its symptoms in some individuals may also continue into adulthood. Early identification and intervention hold the key, says Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis National Mental Health Programme
Simple and effective tips to boost your attention span
April 25, 2023 11:13 am
According to a 2010 study, we spend around 47 per cent of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we are doing
Craving for attention makes you less creative, believes Joseph Gordon-Levitt
January 30, 2020 6:44 pm
Receiving attention is powerful, but it is not as powerful as paying attention.
In case you didn't know, study shows ability to ignore distractions makes you more efficient
February 28, 2016 1:13 pm
The ability to ignore distraction is especially helpful in careers of 'professional searching' — such as radiologists and airport baggage screeners.
Younger people have 'high definition' memories, can retrieve them better than the aged
January 15, 2014 2:50 pm
Younger people seem to have better memories because they are able to retrieve them in higher definition, scientists have found.
Even healthy premature babies may be poor at math
August 19, 2013 4:39 pm
Babies also face deficits in attention,executive functions and spatial skills,researchers said.
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