A researcher at the Boulder-based University of Colorado Department of Medicine is exploring ways to reduce burnout in ICU medical trainees by addressing cognitive load. “There are no evidence-based ...

Have you ever watched a presentation where the information was so dense and fast-paced that your brain struggled to keep up? Or perhaps you’ve been in a situation where you had to simultaneously ...

Cognitive fatigue manifests when the brain is overworked or stressed from prolonged periods of mental effort. This form of fatigue can impair attention, decision making, reaction times, and emotional ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

Wondering why you walked into a room? Feeling less effective at work? Overwhelmed with household tasks? Forgetting appointments? Do you have cloudy thinking or a sluggish thought process? Struggling ...

Recent advances in eye tracking have opened new avenues for evaluating cognitive load during software development. By capturing detailed gaze data, researchers can assess how developers process ...