Concentration

Snoring can affect kids' concentration and learning abilities

Children with snoring and breathing problems are prone to an increased risk of poor concentration level and learning abilities, finds a study

e-readers not good for sleep

New York, Dec 23 (IANS) It would be a better idea to read paper books before sleeping as use of e-readers can adversely impact overall health, alertness and body clock that synchronises the daily rhythm of sleep, say researchers. Exposure to light during evening and early night-time hours suppresses release of the sleep-facilitating hormone melatonin and shifts the circadian clock, making it harder to fall asleep at bedtime, the team of researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) found. "Electronic devices emit light that is short-wavelength-enriched light which has a higher concentration of blue light than natural light," said Anne-Marie Chang, assistant professor of biobehavioral health at Pennsylvania State University

Not so Swachh Diwali, high air, noise pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Air and noise pollution increased in the national capital this Diwali compared to last year, central and state pollution control boards data showed Friday. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitored the ambient air quality at eight locations in the city

Scientists uncover how brain pays attention and ignores distractions

Despite much study of attention in the brain, the cellular mechanisms responsible for the effects of attention have remained a mystery until now, researchers said.

Scientists uncover how brain pays attention and ignores distractions

Despite much study of attention in the brain, the cellular mechanisms responsible for the effects of attention have remained a mystery until now, researchers said.

Study finds mobile phone ringtone affects concentration

So, if you thought it’s just movies or games that could distract your teenager, then here's something that could ...