When was the last time something (or someone) held your full attention without you feeling the pull to check email, scroll social media or reply to a text? How often do you find yourself multitasking, ...

Forgetfulness is not just an issue with the elderly anymore. According to experts, there has been a sharp spike in cases of difficulty in focus, recalling information, and cognitive issues among young ...

Attention spans are shrinking in a scrolling culture. What art history, neuroscience, and college admissions reveal about ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion.

Is your train of thought constantly derailing? It’s no wonder that attention spans have dwindled in the age of information overload, with news, videos, notifications and ads constantly competing for ...

Having trouble concentrating on tasks or getting things done? We get it. Life is a juggling act — and it can be hard to carve out time and attention to finally start that creative side hustle, clean ...

Our memory operates through our motivation and attention. Neurons fire and create patterns and networks based on how we use our brains. Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the ...

This trend has prompted many young adults like Amanda to seek methods to improve their concentration skills. TikTok has emerged as a surprising ally in the quest for better focus. The platform is not ...

Malaka Gharib is the digital editor of the NPR podcast Life Kit. Previously, she was the deputy editor and digital strategist on NPR's global health and development team, where she covered topics such ...