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Social Engagement: Have a Conversation
Social Engagement: Have a Conversation
Now you actually have a good reason for hanging around the water cooler at work: According to a 2010 University of Michigan study, participants who had a quick 10-minute cordial chat with each other had an increase in performance on common cognitive tasks following the conversation. Keep the convo upbeat and positive, though — the study found that competitive banter showed no cognitive improvement.
By MedHelp Editors. Published March 6, 2012.
