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How to concentrate in an ever-distracted world

Analysis & Insights

Stanford Medicine experts explain why it’s harder than ever to focus – and what we can do to block out distractions that often cloud our attention and memory.
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5 tips to manage holiday stress

Tips & Takeaways

Stanford Medicine psychiatrist David Spiegel shares how to deal with daily strains and larger stressors – particularly those that come with the holiday season.