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When Music Meets Attention: How Background Tunes Shape Focus

When Music Meets Attention: How Background Tunes Shape Focus

Summary: A new study compared background music listening habits between young adults with and without ADHD, revealing distinct patterns in when and what they listen to. ADHD-screened participants reported more frequent music use during both less demanding tasks and while studying, with a stronger preference for stimulating tracks. Neurotypical individuals tended toward relaxing, familiar music during cognitively heavy activities. Despite …

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Shedeur Sanders’ Mom Grabs Attention With Outfit At Game

Shedeur Sanders’ Mom Grabs Attention With Outfit At Game

Shedeur Sanders’ Mom Grabs Attention With Outfit At Game originally appeared on The Spun. Shedeur Sanders is making his case for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, while his mom, Pilar Sanders, is standing out in the stands. Advertisement The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback impressed in his preseason debut this week. Sanders got the start and threw for two …

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“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

IN A NUTSHELL šŸ“± Gen Z is trading smartphones for dumbphones to regain focus and privacy. šŸŒ€ The rise of retrotech reflects a backlash against the overwhelming attention economy. šŸ” Analog devices and digital minimalism offer an escape from notification fatigue and constant connectivity. šŸ”— Despite the trend, modern conveniences make a complete switch to simpler devices challenging. In recent …

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Sophie Cunningham’s Physical Appearance Draws Attention During Indiana Fever Game – Athlon Sports

Sophie Cunningham’s Physical Appearance Draws Attention During Indiana Fever Game  Athlon Sports Game Recap: Fever Fall to Mercury in Final Stop of Road Trip  Indiana Fever Best WNBA photos from Aug. 7: Indiana Fever faced off with Phoenix Mercury  IndyStar Fever vs. Mercury highlights: Phoenix crushes Indiana  USA Today Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Where to watch Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA game  Hawk …

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Researchers Discovered Two Basic Habits That Can Prevent Alzheimer’s, And My Aging Millennial Brain Is Paying Attention

Researchers Discovered Two Basic Habits That Can Prevent Alzheimer’s, And My Aging Millennial Brain Is Paying Attention

Can delaying a disease as monstrous as Alzheimer’s be as simple as walking and eating nutritious foods? To some degree, yes. Wundervisuals / Getty Images A June 2025 study in Molecular Neurodegeneration assessed this topic and concluded that ā€œup to 45% of dementia risk can be attributed to modifiable risk factors,ā€ namely exercise and diet. What happens, the study explained, …

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Promise of Reward Changes How We Pay Attention

Promise of Reward Changes How We Pay Attention

Summary: A new study reveals that our brains treat sensitivity and decision bias as separate processes when rewards are at stake. Using eye-tracking and EEG during a visual task, researchers found that attention-related brain regions ramp up when we focus on potential rewards, but only when it boosts sensitivity—not bias. Surprisingly, decision bias—our tendency to say ā€œyesā€ or ā€œnoā€ based …

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