Is ‘cognitive endurance’ the antidote in the age of distraction?
Researchers are exploring cognitive endurance as a remedy for declining attention spans, which fell nearly 70 percent between 2004 and 2016. A 2025 study of 1,600 primary schoolchildren found that targeted training improved cognitive performance and reduced fatigue-related errors. Experts highlight the increasing importance of cognitive resilience in both education and elite sports.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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