Kids have never exactly been famed for their attention spans, but the situation is only getting worse. Experts believe that childhood attention has been all but non-existent since the pandemic years.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you feel as if your attention span is going down the drain, you're not alone. Nor are you wrong: In 2004, researchers at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Half of us say our attention spans are shorter than they used to be - Ibrahim Rayintakath In 2004, the average office worker spent ...

Can focus and attention span be trained? Recent research reported in American Psychologist suggests you may be able to increase your focus, working memory, and even your intelligence through a free ...

This feature is part of Reader’s Digest’s August/September 2026 print cover story, “The New Genius,” where we share tips on how to master valuable skills in an AI-driven world. If you feel as if your ...