Researchers show that while strong distractions may automatically capture our attention, the trained brain can rapidly suppress such distractions to help us efficiently reach our goals. Have you ever ...

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - New cars are designed to keep a driver's hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, but experts at AAA say the latest technology should still be used cautiously. It's commonly ...

PHILADELPHIA—Trying to finish your homework while the big game is on TV? “Visual-movement” neurons in the front of your brain can help you stay focused, according to a new study from neuroscientists ...

Using animal models, researchers recorded how activity in the LPFC shifts while completing a task while being presented with visual distractions. The neuroscientists found strong evidence that one ...

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

Think about this when you are doing your first kids' TV upfront deals in the coming weeks: 50% of the time kids are only watching with one eye. Half of kids nine- to 17-years-old are looking at TV at ...

Distracted driving is the leading factor of crashes in Nebraska, according to DHHS AAA's, Brian Ortner, says there are three main sources of driver distraction: visual, manual and cognitive. Visual ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, ...

Designing in-vehicle infotainment systems to make driving for older drivers as comfortable and safe as possible not only has the potential to extend their mobility, it can help keep other drivers and ...