Focusing on something for an extended period of time may be difficult for you. If you are experiencing a lack of concentration and are feeling overwhelmed by distractions, you may be able to improve your focus following these simple tips:

• The world can wait

Your laptop glares at you across the desk while your phone dings with a new text. The Facebook feed updates so fast that you can’t take your eye off the screen or you’ll miss a brand new status. All these priorities never give you a rest, and your brain is constantly urging you to take one. Technology is changing the world for the better, but it also could be stressing you out without you realizing it. Close your laptop or turn your phone on silent for a while. Take a breather. Even a quick walk can help you refocus.

The decline of smoking in America has leveled out, according to CNN Health. From 24.1 percent in 1998 to 19.8 percent in 2007, the decline was well underway, but in 2008 and 2009, the numbers remained relatively unchanged. But the positive is that the percentage of American smokers in 1965 was more than 40 percent, much higher than in recent times. This successful decline was a result of endeavors like anti-smoking campaigns, tobacco product price increases and the simple fact that smoking became socially unacceptable.

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Health News Brief

10 Tips for Better Sleep: If you’re having trouble sleeping, change your sleep habits for a better night’s rest.
Source: Mayo Clinic