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 ...

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 ...

Auditory distraction represents a critical area of research in cognitive science, elucidating how task-irrelevant sounds interfere with memory performance. The phenomenon encompasses a range of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...