# Your Brain Isn't Multitasking It's Switching | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-09-17T13:04:43+00:00
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## Resource

New research reveals that multitasking isn’t about doing multiple things at once—it’s your brain rapidly switching between tasks, which drains mental energy and increases errors. Advanced imaging shows brain networks normally separate must work harder to coordinate, creating a mental marathon instead of a smooth jog. While we all do it—scrolling social media during a call or cooking while helping kids—the study proves the illusion of efficiency. Experts are now studying how age and cognitive conditions affect this, aiming to find smarter ways to manage task-switching without ditching multitasking entirely. Next time you’re juggling too many things, remember: your brain is already working overtime. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/chatsworth-news-helicopter-crash-victim/3943565/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e83081215746563 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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