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Your Brain Isn't Multitasking | Miami News
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New research reveals your brain doesn’t truly multitask—it switches tasks rapidly, creating mental ping-pong that drains energy and increases errors. Using brain imaging on 50+ participants, scientists pinpointed the neural pathways behind this costly cognitive juggling act. The findings debunk the myth of efficiency through multitasking, showing how distractions like social media or email interruptions hurt performance and raise stress. But there’s hope: researchers are exploring mindfulness and cognitive training to rebuild focus, urging us to rethink our always-on culture and embrace deep work over scattered effort.
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