Distraction enterogenesis is an emerging approach in gastrointestinal surgery that employs mechanical forces to stimulate the growth and elongation of the small intestine. This technique offers ...

Audiovisual distraction techniques have emerged as a promising non-pharmacological strategy for reducing anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment. By engaging multiple senses ...

We live in what has been called the "distraction economy": an environment full of triggers that are engineered to demand our ...

Is distraction a curse or a blessing? Not giving full attention to what we should be doing makes us miss deadlines, fail classes, and crash into other drivers. Distraction certainly has a price.

In 1985, media scholar Neil Postman argued that we as a culture are "amusing ourselves to death." By this, he meant that the emergent media environment was occupying an increased amount of our time ...

Across the United States this year, more and more policies banning student cellphone use in K-12 schools are being enacted at state and district levels. While cellphones are a major source of ...

One of the biggest challenges to maintaining focus is the constant urge to check your phone, browse social media, or engage in other distractions. These interruptions can break your concentration and ...

Mindless distractions interfere with life and work. We live in a world filled with distractions. How many times an hour do you check your phone and your social apps? Are you one of the many who ...