Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called "multi-task exercise," which combines cognitive activity with physical movement, enhances sleep quality in older women by ...

For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain ...

Only 2.5% of people can genuinely multitask. Here's what the science says about switch costs and how to get your focus back.

So why do so many of us still try to multitask? We’re too busy with too much to do and too little time to do it in. The temptation to accomplish multiple things at the same time is practically ...

Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

Tsukuba, Japan—During deep sleep, brain wave amplitude increases, and "δ (delta) power," a key objective indicator of sleep quality, is observed; higher delta power corresponds to deeper, more ...