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Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026

‘Toxic multitasking’ is breaking your brain. Here’s how to take control.

Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer

Checking emails during a Zoom meeting or scrolling Instagram while watching TV can overload our brains. Try a test to see if you're skirting the danger zone, and learn ways to break the habit.

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  1. France 24

    How to break the negative habit of 'toxic multitasking'? (opens France 24)

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    PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 22: The Moscow Times talks about mobilisation rumours scaring anti-war activists in Russia. Next: The New York Times interviews South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung. Also: why is multitasking bad for the brain and the nervous system? Finally: this year's Fat Bear c…

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    ‘Toxic multitasking’ is breaking your brain. Here’s how to take control. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Checking emails during a Zoom meeting or scrolling Instagram while watching TV can overload our brains. Try a test to see if you're skirting the danger zone, and learn ways to break the habit.

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