Stop multi-tasking …You may think you are getting a lot done – but you are really being less productive … and may be hurting your brain. A study from Stanford University found that multitasking is less productive than doing one thing at a time. In fact, researchers found that people who are bombarded with lots of electronic stimulus have trouble focusing, recalling information, and switching from one job to another compared to those who complete one task at a time. And in addition to making you less productive, multitasking lowers your IQ. A study from the University of London found that participants who multi-tasked during cognitive tests experienced declines in their IQ scores. Researchers described the score results as similar to someone who had smoked pot or stayed up all night. (The Ladders)
Do you get “food guilt” after indulging in certain foods?You’re not alone. A new survey found that Americans feel guilty about 30 percent of the food they eat – particularly snacks. According to the survey, these are the Top 5 Most Guilt-Inducing Foods:
- Ice cream -- 46%
- Chocolate -- 44%
- Candy -- 43%
- Cookies -- 42%
- Potato chips -- 40% (NY Post)
Shopping with gift cards isn’t always such a gift …According to a new survey, 74 percent of shoppers using gift cards end up spending an average of $54 more than the value of the gift card. This means that receiving a gift card will most likely end up costingyoumoney. (MarketWatch)
Our pets are fat …According to a new survey, more than 50 percent of American pets are fat. The survey, by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, found that about 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs are classified as overweight or obese. (NY Daily News)