I write a lot about productivity, which means I also read a lot about it. Over the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in people discussing something called "cognitive overload," citing it as a ...

Over 97% of people objectively lose productivity when switching context, even when subjectively believing they are handling it well.

Wondering why you walked into a room? Feeling less effective at work? Overwhelmed with household tasks? Forgetting appointments? Do you have cloudy thinking or a sluggish thought process? Struggling ...

How can tech leaders navigate this paradoxical world where AI helps create content faster than humans can process it?

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer in the U.S., and more than a quarter of a million occur each year. Communication problems are the most common root ...

Dr Paul McNamara reflects on how unsustainable cognitive overload is pushing GPs to redesign the tools they rely on to do ...

Closing your eyes during conversations isn't odd; it's a cognitive tool. Psychologists reveal this brief act reduces mental ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, magnesium and vitamin D support memory and brain function. Correcting low levels of these ...

On its own, cognitive overload in lawyers may seem to be an inalienable part of working in a law firm. But when examined more closely, cognitive overload should be a cause for concern for both lawyers ...

Morris Plains, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2025) - In aviation training, where precision and decision-making are paramount, mental overload can significantly impact a pilot's ...