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Want to Be More Productive? Watch Some Cute Cat Videos

Want to Be More Productive? Watch Some Cute Cat Videos | Science News | Scoop.it
The next time your friend emails you the latest video of the saga of "Kitten versus Ribbon," don't be afraid to click on the link in front of your boss.
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Work Teams Require a Clear Hierarchy: Research

Work Teams Require a Clear Hierarchy: Research | Science News | Scoop.it
A new study published in Psychological Science shows that an established hierarchy within a group reduces conflicts and boosts productivity. An appropriate distribution of the power helps people coordinate and perform their tasks better.
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The Real Key to Productivity? Sleep

The Real Key to Productivity? Sleep | Science News | Scoop.it

There are sound physiological reasons for why staying awake longer means poorer productivity. When you become fatigued, your brain's thalamus becomes more active, expending energy just to keep you awake. At the same time, your parietal and occipital lobes, which are responsible for processing sensory data, lose glucose, making it harder to concentrate and make accurate judgements about the world around you. When you are low on sleep, you are bound to have a bad temper, bad diet and make bad decisions.

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Social media tools can boost productivity

Social media tools can boost productivity | Science News | Scoop.it
Luks is now able to consult with his patients' primary-care doctors and other specialists before, during and after surgeries - in near-real time. "Utilizing socially rooted tools to collaborate among colleagues and experts (that) we might not otherwise have access to improves care and improves the speed and efficiency with which we can offer that care," Luks says.


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The Truth About Sleep & Productivity

The Truth About Sleep & Productivity | Science News | Scoop.it
Working overtime doesn't increase your output. It makes you stupid.
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Teaching Doctors to Be Mindful

Teaching Doctors to Be Mindful | Science News | Scoop.it
Mindfulness, or being fully present and attentive to the moment, not only improves the way doctors engage with patients but also mitigates the stresses of clinical practice.

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