Posts Tagged ‘multitasking’
New study links motor-sensory biases with cognitive and social abilities
Whether you’re left, right or ambidextrous, “handedness” is part of our identity. But a lot of people don’t realise that we have other biases too and they are not unique to humans. My colleagues and I have published a new study that shows aligning our biases in the same way as other people may have…
Read MoreQuick brain teaser to prove the limits of multitasking
How often do you discuss office gossip via chat while participating in a Zoom meeting? Or read a great article while talking on the phone with a client? Or, wait, think about work problems while helping your child with homework? Yup, it is not easy to stay focused and be truly productive.
Read MoreCan trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES
__________ Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age (Science News): “A University of California, Irvine-led study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to multitask cognitively as well as individuals 50 years their junior. This is an increasingly valuable skill, given today’s daily…
Read MoreFinally, growing awareness of chemotherapy-induced cognitive deficits
Brain activity changes seen after chemo (Reuters): “For some women with breast cancer, changes in brain activity while multitasking could explain “chemo brain” – reduced mental functioning that many experience after chemotherapy, Belgian researchers say. “Cognitive complaints of people increase with chemotherapy and
Read MoreUse and misuse of ADHD drugs and nootropics among teenagers and toddlers
Ritalin may pose brain risks for young people without ADHD, study shows (Fox News): “Smart” drugs, like Ritalin, also known as nootropics, are known to increase a person’s attention span, memory and ability to stay alert. As a result, they have become increasingly abused by students seeking an extra edge in their studies. According to a…
Read MoreStudy: Well-targeted brain training videogame can lead to real-life benefits
A Multitasking Video Game Makes Old Brains Act Younger (The New York Times): “Brain scientists have discovered that swerving around cars while simultaneously picking out road signs in a video game can improve the short-term memory and long-term focus
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