Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time? Your brain may disagree. A new study out of Germany suggests that people can’t truly do ...

Even with highly extensive training, the human brain is not really capable of performing two tasks simultaneously. Moreover, even the smallest deviations from trained routines can have a significant ...

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Study links multitasking limitations to real-world risks like driving while talking or complex professional duties.

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 ...

We live in a world of endless tabs, tweets, reels, and series. Each scroll feels rewarding, but your brain quietly pays the price. Every time you switch between Instagram, email, and news updates, ...

For those who find it tough to juggle more than a couple things at once, don't despair. The brain is set up to manage two tasks, but not more, a new study suggests. That's because, when faced with two ...

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Columnist Dagmar Munn once kept busy with multitasking, but living with ALS has taught her the value of slowing down.

To keep brain health in check, an individual has to adopt certain good habits. With every passing decade, one has to be more vigil about what they're eating and doing to keep brain health healthy.