YORK, Pa. — Studies show that the average attention span is now only eight seconds, so what is contributing to this newer trend in Americans being so distracted? A new national survey of 1,000 ...

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While the current emphasis on distracted driving is on cellphones and texting, I suggest there is another major source of distraction that is rarely investigated or mentioned, to wit, looking away ...

What are you are aware of, right now, in this moment? Take a moment and notice what draws your attention. Sounds in the room? A sensation of warmth, or coolness? A feeling of ease or of discomfort ...

In today’s hyperconnected workplace, distraction is no longer a nuisance. It’s a leadership liability. For many managers and executives, days are filled with digital dings, pop-up priorities and ...

Researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute found that rotating waves of brain activity help restore focus after distractions. In animal tests, these rotations predicted performance: full rotations meant ...