Cognitive control in task switching and multitasking refers to the brain’s dynamic ability to reconfigure cognitive resources when alternating between concurrent tasks. This ability is crucial in ...

Switching between tasks comes naturally to some people, but if you have ADHD, it can feel like your mind is juggling a dozen things at once—whether you want it to or not. There’s a real difference ...

Our brains do not all work at the same speed – new research suggests that part of the difference comes down to how well we ...

Multitasking may seem like a good way to get more done — but evidence suggests the opposite. Here’s the truth about multitasking, and what to do instead. Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in ...

The hypothalamus is a small region of the human brain typically associated with regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and sleep. But it also has another important role: helping the ...

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Does this describe you? While you are on a teleconference call you are writing up your quarterly report, checking your email, and texting your friend about where you are meeting for lunch. You would ...

You probably know a person or two that brags about how good of a multi-tasker they are. Especially in today’s “hustle and grind” work culture, you’ll see them typing away on their phone while walking, ...