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Quit multitasking and focus on giving one task your undivided attention at a time.

Multitasking may give you the illusion that you’re getting more done. But it’s actually a poor tool for efficiency. Despite that — and after decades of ever-increasing expectations for productivity — ...

Give single-tasking a try. You’re listening to that Zoom call in the background, reviewing emails, and answering notifications as they ping on your phone. Or maybe you’re at home, after work, watching ...

The modern world celebrates the multitasker. We praise those who can answer emails while on conference calls, scroll social media during TV shows, and text while walking. But behind this apparent ...

A new study from Georgetown University just revealed that your brain is capable of multitasking. It simply needs to be trained to do so. For years, we’ve been told that focusing on two things at once ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting ...

We live in a world where multitasking is encouraged and sometimes necessary. But focusing on one thing at a time has benefits, including increased focus and lower stress. Have you ever been scrolling ...

New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.

The scenario is familiar: You are at a party. The wine is delicious. The music is just right, and you meet someone. Soon after the handshake is complete, you can’t remember the person’s name even ...

Low levels of vitamin C in blood plasma was linked to lower brain gray matter volume and connectivity during aging in a new ...