On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Author Johann Hari shares how difficult it is for people to focus and pay attention now, how we got here and what can be done about it. He talks with host ...

“I think we need to move away from the idea of an ‘average’ attention span since attention is very much selective and task-dependent,” Hays said. “Attention has a lot to do with the extent to which an ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about brain injuries through education and advocacy—a typical brain symptom that people experience, when either ...

What is brain fog? It’s that frustrating mental cloudiness that leaves you struggling to concentrate, remember details, or think clearly. While not a medical diagnosis itself, this cognitive symptom ...

A new year brings with it new projects and distractions—technological, personal, and professional. As a result, many people have difficulty focusing during their daily lives or on the tasks at hand.

For busy entrepreneurs with loaded schedules and brimming task lists, there's nothing more frustrating than having the time to work but being so unable to focus that they feel that they're getting ...

Exophoria is the term for one eye drifting uncontrollably outwards. Exophoria may cause blurred or double vision, eye fatigue, and difficulty focusing on objects. Exophoria is a problem with eye ...

We all know that technology has taken over much of our daily lives. From work to leisure, we’re constantly surrounded by screens–laptops, smartphones, tablets, and televisions. While these devices ...

April is a month of renewal, as spring brings longer days, warmer weather and opportunities to recharge. However, as the seasons change, it’s also a good time to refocus on mental health and ...