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06/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

This is why older people have a harder time focusing under stress

Aging takes a toll on the brain, affecting memory and the ability to focus. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior found that older people find it difficult to focus because they have a weaker locus coeruleus. This particular brain network is responsible for controlling the ability to focus while under stress or […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Listening to music and videos while you work out can distract you from how hard you’re working, improving performance

Listening to music or watching a video while working out can distract you from how tough your routines truly are, according to a report that appeared in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The study, led by researchers for the University of North Carolina, assessed whether listening to music, watching a video, or a combination of both […]

01/01/2018 / By JD Heyes

Trouble focusing in the new year? Try a 10-minute BURST of exercise to jumpstart your brain

Now that the holidays are over and we’re all back to working a normal schedule, the short, cold, days of winter produce a mental fog for many that won’t soon abate. As the euphoria of the season wanes and our festive moods turn dour, it can be a real challenge to stay mentally focused on […]

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