LearningRx1 Attention | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 14

Brain region that perceives the combination of color and motion identified...

Jul 29, 2015 by

Scientists at the University of Chicago have zeroed in on an area of the brain that shifts in sensitivity toward different colors and directions, depending on what the person is paying attention to....

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Study says children with ADHD learn better when fidgeting

May 25, 2015 by

A study out of the University of Central Florida is suggesting that children with ADHD learn better when they are fidgeting....

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Brain training program aims to help older drivers strengthen attention...

Mar 12, 2015 by

A new program in the UK aims to increase the speed of attentional switching flexibility in older drivers....

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Complex of neurons crucial to attention identified

Feb 18, 2015 by

Researchers from McGill University have identified a network of neurons in the lateral prefrontal cortex that interact to filter visual information while ignoring distractions....

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New foolproof method to diagnose ADHD

Dec 22, 2014 by

Medical professionals now have an objective tool to accurately diagnose ADHD: involuntary eye movements. A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered the foolproof, affordable and accessible diagnostic tool....

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Brain training helps seniors better multitask

Dec 20, 2014 by

A team of researchers in Canada has shown that targeted brain training on plasticity and attentional control helped seniors develop their ability to multitask....

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