Most People Aren't Very Good At Multi-Tasking
Only about three percent of the population can really multi-task effectively. The rest of us end up getting distracted.
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Only about three percent of the population can really multi-task effectively. The rest of us end up getting distracted.
When you go on Facebook, does it sound like all of your friends are leading fabulous lives and yours is just kind of ordinary?
Although marriage is supposed to be about love, it can also have an impact on your financial well-being.
A therapy that's been available for years in Europe is now helping patients in the U.S.
Bullying can have a devastating effect on a child with consequences that last for years. Parents can have a difficult time figuring out a good strategy to help.
Discussing finances with aging parents is not easy and it turns out, most of us don't do it. A recent study found 94 percent of Americans have not had that crucial conversation.
An extra glass of wine or one more beer, and you can pay for it in the morning with a splitting headache. But now, researchers say they have found the best way to avoid that "morning after" feeling.
The stock market is soaring, and interest rates for savings accounts are low. It can be tough today to figure out the best investment strategy.
The wine industry says sales are back, but consumers apparently liked what they found at lower prices.
Reward cards sound like a great idea. Just use your credit card like you always do, but earn points or cash back in the process. These cards can work for you, but only if you have the right strategy.
Ever since congress passed legislation cracking down on overdraft fees, many banks have come up with all kinds of new fees to make up for that lost revenue.
Uggs, and boots that look like them, are a fashion must for most women today. By all accounts, they're comfortable and warm. But some women are experiencing foot problems after wearing them.
New research is revealing health benefits to a whole new group of so-called "Super Foods."
Has it been a long time since you received a thank you note from a child for a gift you gave?
It doesn't make much sense when you're shopping in the depths of winter and the stores are filled with bikinis, but there are no boots to be found.
According to the College Board, more than 900 colleges and universities now allow students to develop their own program of study.
Airline rewards miles are pretty easy to earn, but they can be tough to redeem.
Many people are now turning to retirement coaches to bring focus to the next stage of their life.
Technology can compromise the quality time we have with our kids.
We're about to face some of the coldest weather of the year this weekend which means cranking up the heat. That leads to big bills for fuel, but there are some simple ways to save money.
Sweeping reforms in the banking industry have made it much tougher for college students to get their own credit cards, but experts say teens are finding ways to get around the new laws and it could be putting them and potentially their parents at risk.
There could also be a new drug to help patients with Parkinson's disease. Most of the drugs on the market right now only target the symptoms. But Paula Ebben shows us how a new approach could actually slow down the progression of the disease.
Between the aching back from shoveling and the dry skin from being inside, winter can be tough on our health.
Local doctors are launching a new study that could offer new hope for people who suffer from peanut allergies.
Be warned, finding a good deal on a flight is a lot more complicated than it was just a few weeks ago.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.