9/16: New research on attention

Welcome to Week 3 of our Online Brain Fitness Class

New Research on Attention and Concentration Lesson

Attention is a skill. As part of the BrainHQ training, there is an entire category related to attention. It is the first step in memory, and in the learning process. It is easier to pay attention when you are interested, but difficult when you are tired or sick. Not paying attention can have consequences, so it pays to improve your attention skills. In our lesson, we will review what we have learned about attention, and then look at some of the newer studies on attention. You can view this lesson online (recommended) by clicking here. You can also click here to view and/or download the handout. When you are finished, take the quiz.

The BrainHQ Connection

If you ever wondered "How Do BrainHQ Attention Exercises Help Me with Attention and Focus?", read this article for the short answers. You can click on the embedded link to learn even more.

Also related to this week's lesson is this article referencing the BrainHQ exercises: Positive Study Results on Software to Address ADHD Symptoms. This is an exciting new direction that Posit Science has been pursuing aimed at bringing [non-invasive] medicine-grade digital therapeutics to the world.

The Kings of Concentration is a fascinating article that focuses on the wisdom of successful business and the people who run them, to capture and capitalize on the importance of attention and concentration in the workplace and in our personal lives. It's about how the successful become more successful and maintain their brain power in the process.

And if you still need a little more convincing that BrainHQ exercises are good for your brain, read :Computer Exercises Improve Memory and Attention, Study Suggests for some interesting facts and data. Or look at the STUDY overview here.

Zoom Session

Zoom Session: We will be having our face-to-face, online Zoom session this week, on Wednesday evening, Sept 18th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In the first half-hour we will answer questions about the exercises or BHQ website. Then, at 7:00 we will talk about the weekly Basics lesson, share BHQ experiences, and review the Power Point presentations. At 7:30 our own Topics Lesson will begin. We will be live at 6:30 for individual questions or to demonstrate, live, any exercise you may have questions about. Just follow the instructions on the Home Page or click here and scroll down to Weekly Zoom Sessions to learn how (there’s even a video to help you).

Here's the schedule of events and live links:

6:30 - 7:00 pm - Q&A about exercises, websites or lessons

7:00 to 7:30 pm - We will review this week’s Basics lessons on Attention. Which highlights some of the basics about Attention and leads nicely into your lesson. There is also a NEW Pre-recorded Presentation you can view for a quick overview of the Basics lesson.

7:30 to 8:00 pm - We will review our Topics lesson on New Research on Attention and Concentration

If it’s your first time participating in a Zoom session, you can try it by getting on the site early to see how easy it is to get it set up. We begin our first BHQ Lesson at 6:30, so try getting on at about 6:15-6:30 and call Pat (at the number below) if you have any trouble. You can participate by video and audio, or just listen in by phone. Please let us know if you need help!

Contact Us

Need help? Contact us at:

Pat Mosteller (pmostell@sdccd.edu) Cell 619-818-3953 - Online class

Mary Burns (mburns@sdccd.edu) - Online class

Debbie Flores (dsflores@sdccd.edu) - Online class & Monday & Wednesday mornings at the Kroc Center

Janet Blair ( blusdbits@gmail.com ) - St Pauls Plaza. Contact for Support and Lesson Review

Yael Lorberfeld (ylorberfeld@sdccd.edu) . Wednesday at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El)

Marilyn Kessler (marilynk@ifssd.org) - Mondays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El)