Ten years ago, a shocking headline captured the world’s attention: “Human beings now have an attention span shorter than that of a goldfish!” This claim, though horrifying, was totally bogus. The stat ...

Do you find yourself daydreaming during office meetings? Feeling a constant urge to click or scroll? Can’t stay still during a conversation? You may need attention span rehab. Los Angeles-based artist ...

Is your train of thought constantly derailing? It’s no wonder that attention spans have dwindled in the age of information overload, with news, videos, notifications and ads constantly competing for ...

Americans are struggling to stay focused, and science is revealing why. A national survey by Ohio State University found that more than three-quarters of adults say they have trouble paying attention.

Feel like you can’t focus? Like you’ll never finish a book again? Like the only way to keep your mind and hands busy is to scroll on social media for hours? You’re far from alone. One body of ...

The idea that attention spans can "break" has been spreading like wildfire across TikTok, podcasts and think pieces—framing focus as something fragile, like glass. But experts say the reality is more ...

The amount of time an individual is alert is called an attention span. It is a time of mental action, and if used well, can result in more information being understood and stored in long-term memory.

Ten years ago, a shocking headline captured the world’s attention: “Human beings now have an attention span shorter than that ...