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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian

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Eight seconds and dropping? How to make the most of short attention spans

Eight seconds and dropping? How to make the most of short attention spans

If the content is interesting, motivation can improve sustained attention.

02.09.2025 5

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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian

Anxiety is the most common mental health problem – here’s how tech could help manage it

Devices that deliver mild, constant electrical current can alter our brain activity.

11.06.2025 6

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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian

Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

People who read report a deeper understanding of others’ experiences and beliefs.

14.05.2025 4

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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian

Why neglecting your brain health can make it harder to achieve physical goals

If our brain health isn’t optimal, it’s hard to achieve physical fitness challenges.

27.01.2025 9

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Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a...

06.01.2025 10

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Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian