If you spend just two hours in the sun doing yard work without drinking any water, your cognitive abilities will start to decline. A new study found that cognitive functions like attention, coordination and complex problem solving diminishes as the body becomes dehydrated. Researchers analyzed the data from multiple peer-reviewed...
A recent study published in Journal of Consumer Research proves that overscheduling is bad for productivity. While having a basic plan for the week can be helpful, researchers found having too many self-imposed deadlines can get in the way of deep work. Knowing you have an upcoming appointment, like a...
The U.S. Army has finally answered the ever elusive question most adults ask themselves several times a week: How much coffee is too much coffee? Do I need that second cup? The answer comes in the form of an algorithm. Caffeine gives your nervous system a jolt of energy,...
New research has found a few helpful tips we can use when making financial decisions. When it comes to making decisions about money, many of us go running in the opposite direction. According to science, we do this for a few reasons: because we have too many choices, we'...
Women are feeling less stress as they age, says a new study published in Women's Midlife Health. Researchers note factors that contribute to stress include confidence, control and the ability to cope with stressors. The decrease in stress was measured over a 15-year midlife period. The study also...
It's no secret that multitasking is the best way to ensure you don't have a productive day. Going back and forth between tasks often leads to only half-completed tasks and a surefire way to heighten the stress in your life. Instead, try optimizing your task switching....
