multi-tasking

Delving into how the human brain operates, the study found that it is designed to administer two chores at a time.

When it comes to multi-tasking, the brain tends to slow it down. The reason lies in the part of human brain called the medial prefrontal cortex that divides into two parts when organizing tasks and the order in which they are performed.

When two tasks are at hand, the brain executes the work by efficiently switching between the tasks. However, an additional task results in fumbling and distraction may occur.

The research initiated by Professor Jim Horne and his colleagues from the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University found that 18 percent of women complain of a bad night sleep at least five days in a week compared to only 8 percent men.

Professor Horne, who is the lead author of the study and also director at the Sleep Research Centre, informs, “Women need 20 minutes more shut-eye than the average man. This is because women’s brains are wired differently from men’s and are more complex, so their sleep need is slightly greater.”