If you find your attention span is shot these days, well, you’re not alone. During a single hour on a screen, our attention will shift a mind-boggling 77 times and in the course of a day we’ll peer in on our inboxes at least 74 times. But as Globe reporter Zosia Bielski discovers, a digital detox isn’t always the answer. She spoke with experts about some counterintuitive tips for reclaiming our focus from the demands of technology – and none of them require you to ditch your smartphone. (At least, not permanently.) Read more.

Also this week: Yet another reason to focus on strength training; and a guide to nut butters from registered dietitian Leslie Beck.

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