CEO Works Luncheon: The Science of ADHD & Unlocking Your Attention October 29, 2025 | 11:30am-1:15pm This short workshop with Jesse Abrams illuminates how the science of ADHD and attention explains our modern struggle to focus, offering strategies for everyone to optimize performance. The same neurobiological traits that drive many entrepreneurs—like risk-taking and hyperfocus—can be superpowers in a startup's early stages. However, as a company scales, traits such as difficulties with planning or team management can become liabilities, leading to burnout or imposter syndrome. In this accessible session, you will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for managing your attention more effectively. Through exercises, you'll create a customized plan to support your brain's unique strengths, including how to leverage the latest AI tools for attention management. Learn about the CEO Works group at: https://lnkd.in/gdBuTpdv Register to attend at: bit.ly/sciadhd

When treatment works, you should see it — not just hear it. Firefly helps providers track brain function over time, giving insight into how ADHD interventions are impacting: ✅ Attention-related response time ✅ Task engagement and cognitive load ✅ Progress beyond behavioral check-ins Support decisions with data — and show patients (and parents) real progress. #Neurotechnology #FireflyNeuro #CognitiveElectrophysiology #ClinicalConfidence #BrainHealth

If you’re a high-performing adult with ADHD, that constant tension between big-picture vision and nailing the details isn’t a character flaw, it’s neuroscience. New research highlights a “gist vs. detail” trade-off in memory: after a task, a moderate rise in emotional arousal helps your brain lock in specific details without losing the big picture. As a coach with a background in science, I help clients use these findings to work with their brain, not against it. Practical tip: Right after reviewing key material, play music that’s lightly energizing yet calming. It signals your brain to consolidate the details efficiently. Peak focus isn’t about trying harder; it’s about tuning your environment to how your brain actually works. www.focusframeworx.com 🔗 Full article: https://lnkd.in/e8t-RKzm #ADHDCoach #AdultADHD #ScienceBasedCoaching #HighAchievers #Focus #ADHDProductivity

A new study confirms what many people have always believed: we really can communicate using just our eyes. Researchers have discovered that our brains can tell the difference between a deliberate eye movement and an accidental glance—even if the shift is tiny and almost invisible. This means we may be picking up subtle clues from each other's eyes that tell us more than words ever could. In the study, participants watched short video clips of people preparing to look left or right. Sometimes the person in the video chose where to look on their own, and other times they were told which way to look. Amazingly, viewers were quicker to predict the direction of the gaze when it was made intentionally. Although the difference in speed was just a few milliseconds, it shows our brains are wired to detect purposeful looks faster than random ones. Even more interestingly, when people tried to follow the gaze after it happened, their reaction time didn’t change based on whether the look was intentional or not. This suggests that our brains may first recognize the meaning behind a gaze before we actually react to it. The researchers also found tiny movements around the eyes just before a person made a choice to look in a certain direction. These barely noticeable changes could be how we sense that someone is about to look somewhere on purpose. Future studies will explore how people with autism or ADHD pick up on—or miss—these subtle signals. Research Paper 📄 https://lnkd.in/ekhTvCB5

🧠 AI + Eye Tracking May Help Detect ADHD More Accurately 👁️ Researchers in PLOS Mental Health have identified a potential biomarker for adult ADHD using eye movement dynamics and pupil size. In this study, adults with ADHD showed: 🔹 Larger pupil diameters, linked to overactivity in the brain’s attention and arousal systems (LC-NE network). 🔹 Less complex (more regular) eye movement patterns — suggesting reduced flexibility in how the brain controls gaze and attention. 🧩 When these two markers were combined using machine learning, diagnostic accuracy improved significantly — outperforming models using either measure alone. 💡 This “multimodal biomarker” could someday make ADHD diagnosis more objective and data-driven, supplementing clinical interviews with physiological evidence. Source: https://lnkd.in/eCkhUmtr Published Date: October 08, 2025 👉 Comment BIOHACK if you want more science and health news like this! #BiohackYourself #HealthNews #ScienceNews #ResearchUpdates #Biohack Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional. Full disclaimer: https://lnkd.in/eJE9Rsty 🧠 We explore all angles — ancient wisdom, modern science, and everything in between. No allegiance to Big Pharma or Big Natural. 🔍 We cite studies, but encourage you to read them, question funding, and review the methods. Stay curious. 📚 Not all journals are equal. Peer-reviewed ≠ perfect. Check the source, think critically, and decide for yourself. ⚠️ One study isn’t the full story. Science evolves. We’re here to inform, not to tell you what to believe.

We medicate the brain — but diagnose the behaviour! So, what is ADHD, a medical condition or a psychological one? The truth is: it’s both. Medication works best when combined with therapy. Shouldn’t diagnosis, then, also combine behavioural and neural insights? Current ADHD assessments rely on questionnaires written decades ago, in a world without smartphones and social media. They assess behaviour through observation and self-report, but environmental factors play a significant role in triggering or mitigating ADHD symptoms. Yet, we still ask the same questions about “symptoms” of “functional impairment”. Today, #Braingaze and #NEBAhealth technology gives us new tools. We can now measure brain responses by tracking how attention and impulsivity are processed at the neural level. These digital biomarkers open the door to more objective, data-driven ADHD diagnosis replacing guesswork with measurable brain data. #ADHD #Autism #BGaze #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity

Understanding ADHD Time Blindness in the Workplace ADHD time blindness is often misinterpreted as poor work ethic or lack of commitment. The reality? It's a measurable neurological difference in how the brain processes time. Individuals with ADHD experience challenges in three critical areas: → Time Perception: Sensing elapsed time → Time Estimation: Predicting task duration → Time Management: Coordinating activities within timeframes The neuroscience: Research demonstrates reduced prefrontal cortex activation in ADHD brains—the region responsible for executive functioning and temporal processing. These aren't behavioral choices; they're brain-based differences with measurable causes. This impacts productivity, meeting management, and deadline adherence—but not due to lack of intelligence or effort. Studies show time perception issues significantly affect academic and professional achievement in individuals with ADHD, independent of IQ. Organizations that understand these neurological differences and provide appropriate accommodations create environments where neurodivergent talent thrives. The key: External structure, visual time cues, and tools designed for how ADHD brains actually work. #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity #WorkplaceInclusion #ExecutiveFunction #Neuroscience #DEI

“The present systematic review showed that board games and programs that use board games have positive effects on various outcomes, including educational knowledge, cognitive functions, physical activity, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and the severity of Alzheimer’s Disease. Additionally, board games were shown to contribute to improving these variables, enhancing the interpersonal interactions and motivation of participants, and promoting learning. Taken together, these findings suggest that board games would be an effective complementary therapy that would contribute to the improvement of many clinical symptoms.” Noda, S., Shirotsuki, K., & Nakao, M. (2019). The effectiveness of intervention with board games: a systematic review. BioPsychoSocial medicine, 13(1), 22. #cognitivefunction #evidencebasedpractice #recreationaltherapy

What's going on here? It looks like a mix of computer games, number cards, and headbands with wires. 🎮🧠 This is actually specialized brain stimulation combined with brain-based exercises, a way to help kids strengthen focus, attention, and self-regulation. Here's how it works:
 ⚡ The TENS unit gives gentle electrical stimulation to help "wake up" underactive neural pathways. 👓 The eyelights are worn over the eyes to stimulate either the left or right hemisphere of the brain. ⚡ At the same time, the child practices targeted cognitive tasks (like numbers, memory, or sequencing). 🔗 Together, they help balance communication between both sides of the brain. Why it matters: many kids with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism have one side of the brain working harder than the other. By stimulating the weaker side, we help bring the brain back into balance so kids can focus, learn, and thrive. Sometimes, progress comes from giving the "sleepy" side of the brain just the right nudge. The result?
 ✅ Better focus and memory ✅ Calmer behavior
 ✅ Stronger learning foundation 💡 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCVEQndY #neurofitkids #braintrainingforkids #neurofeedback #focusandattention #adhdhelp #autismtherapy #brainbasedlearning #melillomethod

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. When kids spend most of their time in digital environments, their brains miss out on the kinds of connections built through real-world experiences. The effects are measurable and start early. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 👇 → Kids who explore physical, 3D environments form stronger networks in their frontal lobes. This supports focus, emotional regulation, and decision-making. → Kids with heavy screen exposure show weaker brain connectivity. This isn’t limited to those with diagnoses like ADHD. It’s showing up across the board. → MRI scans of children aged 3 to 5 reveal gray matter changes linked to digital media use. The affected areas include those responsible for language, reading, and empathy. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹. Data from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale shows a clear decline in working memory scores: • In 1981, the average teen score was 14 • In 2024, it’s down to 12 A two-point drop may seem minor. But across a population, it signals a real shift in cognitive strength. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹: This is fixable. Real-world interaction builds back what screen time erodes. Play, conversation, and hands-on learning help the brain develop executive function and resilience. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: • Too much screen time weakens brain connections • Offline experiences build stronger, healthier brains • Early action matters most ♻️ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 to spread the message 🏷️ 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 this for future reference 🔔 Follow Benny Langstrom for more posts like this #ChildDevelopment #BrainHealth #DigitalWellness