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Covid lockdowns slowed the growth of focus and self-control skills in young children, especially those who started school ...

Children starting reception during Covid lockdown developed self-regulation skills slower, as per University of East Anglia study.

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A University of Tsukuba research team has found that drinking unsweetened, highly carbonated (sparkling) water during a three-hour esports session can help players maintain mental focus with less ...

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Brain rot” increasingly refers to mental fatigue due to too much time on screens and constant digital stimulation. Though not a clinical diagnosis, it mirrors rising worries that endless scrolling, ...

Discover five practical strategies to improve focus in a world full of distractions and train your mind to stay productive, clear, and deeply concentrated.