How is the focus on the attention economy affecting mental health?
Attention economy (ED) refers to the use of technology to monitor the mental state of an individual.This can include devices that record, analyze, and transmit information in real time, such as video games and other media.However, the focus of the attention-based therapy model in mental health has been to...
When the world is distracted, it’s not just us, says Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi, the BJP prime minister, is being praised for having brought the attention span back to the human brain after decades of being distracted by screens and digital distractions.In his recent address to the world, Mr Modi took a swipe at the “digital revolution”, saying it is not...
Why the Australian Government is spending millions to study the Joint Attention Syndrome
The government is spending $100 million to study a condition that affects nearly one in 10 Australians.The condition, joint attention autism spectrum disorder (JASD), affects children who have a difficulty with two separate but related tasks at once.The researchers behind the study say it will help identify new treatments...
How to avoid missing out on your loved ones medical attention: How to find a local doctor
Search for the term ‘attention seekers’ in Google.You might be surprised by what you see.The term refers to a group of people who are anxious about finding medical attention and are willing to take risks to get it.While they can be a valuable resource for many, it is important...
Attention whore: Who’s paying attention to Trump?
A new study finds that people are paying more attention to the president-elect and his policies when they read the headlines, but that their attention to other subjects is also increasing.A study published Tuesday in the journal Attention found that, in general, people are less attentive to news stories...
Why you’re not seeing the same kind of attention when you’re at home
Posted July 10, 2018 11:08:14 I’ve been to lots of events and I’ve always noticed a difference when people are sitting in a car or driving around.I’m not a huge fan of being in the car with my laptop.I like having a seat belt on.I’ve seen a lot of...
What’s next for the porn industry?
The number of women in the porn business has doubled in the past five years, as the number of people who can get paid for their work has increased, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.The rise has driven the demand for pay-per-view sites like Xvideos and Naughty America to...
Children will have a greater capacity to read as they grow older, say researchers
Children will be able to read more, according to research published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.The research found that a child’s ability to read comprehension of complex sentences is enhanced as he or she gets older.The study, which looked at a group of 5- to 12-year-olds, found that when...
Soldier at attention in psychology: Attention in psychology
The psychology of attention and the effects of distraction.Read more about psychology.The soldiers in the photo are in uniform and they’re clearly visible from their vantage point, but they also look like they are watching the world from a safe distance, like they’re in a private conversation.This is because...
How to manage ADHD symptoms and build your self-esteem
Here are the best ADHD self-help books that are easy to get hold of.The book reviews will be divided into topics such as coping with anxiety, managing ADHD symptoms, and self-acceptance.ADHD self help books on Amazon.com are often more expensive than other self-care resources and will typically require more...
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