Mental Fatigue
Articles tagged with Mental Fatigue
Structured exercise programs may help combat “chemo brain” according to new study in JNCCN
Researchers found that patients who followed an exercise prescription while receiving chemotherapy reported fewer problems with thinking and memory and felt less mentally tired. The study suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks.
Sparkling water helps keep minds sharp during long esports sessions
A randomized study of 14 young adults found that sparkling water consumption reduced subjective fatigue and improved executive function while playing virtual soccer for three hours. Players who drank sparkling water also committed fewer fouls and had better game enjoyment compared to those drinking plain water.
New resource supports trauma survivors, health professionals
A new online tool provides information and tools for clinicians to respond to emerging patient care needs, enhancing trauma-informed healthcare for individuals with C-PTSD. The resource was co-developed by researchers and survivors, aligning with best practices and patient-centered research.
Sleep patterns linked to variation in health, cognition, lifestyle, and brain organization
Researchers identified five distinct sleep-biopsychosocial profiles, each associated with a unique pattern of brain connectivity. The study revealed that different aspects of sleep are related but can also be separable domains influencing biopsychosocial factors.
Exercise as an anti-ageing intervention to avoid detrimental impact of mental fatigue
Researchers found that habitually exercising retired adults outperformed sedentary peers in physical and cognitive tests. The study suggests that regular physical activity can help avoid the negative impacts of mental fatigue on cognitive and physical performance.
Could ‘cognitive drills’ when warming up give athletes a head-start?
A new study found that combining physical warmups with short bursts of cognitive tasks enhances athletic performance. Researchers discovered a 'Goldilocks effect,' where the right balance between cognitive and physical activities is key to optimal performance.
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia and future neurological disorders
A new study finds that women with gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are at increased risk of developing new-onset migraine, headache, epilepsy, sleep disorder, or mental fatigue after giving birth. Follow-up care is recommended for these high-risk patients to monitor for neurological symptoms.
Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control by putting brain areas to sleep
A study published in PNAS found that prolonged mental fatigue can lead to a decrease in self-control, causing individuals to behave more aggressively. The researchers discovered that areas of the frontal cortex dedicated to executive functions showed sleep-like activity when subjects were subjected to demanding mental tasks.
Cognitive effort whets the appetite for reward
Research suggests that cognitive effort enhances the perceived reward of unhealthy choices, such as overeating potato chips or seeking cocaine. This link may be adaptive in certain contexts and has significant implications for understanding addiction and other unhealthy behaviors.
‘Brain endurance training’ promotes healthy aging
A new study found that brain endurance training (BET) improves attention and executive function, as well as physical endurance and resistance exercise performance in older adults. BET outperformed exercise-only training in terms of cognitive and physical performance improvements.
Pupil contraction indicates hidden cognitive fatigue in prolonged esports play across various skill levels
Researchers found that subjective fatigue did not increase until 2 hours of play, while pupillary constriction occurred at 2 and 3 hours, indicating cognitive fatigue despite varying levels of expertise. This suggests that monitoring pupil constriction could help detect cognitive resource depletion in mentally demanding environments.
Mental fatigue can impair physical performance - study
A study by University of Birmingham's School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences found that mental fatigue impairs physical exercise performance. Researchers measured cognitive tasks on a group of 16 men and women, showing increased exertion during physical exercise among mentally fatigued participants.
Why thinking hard makes you tired
A study found that prolonged mental labor leads to glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex, causing cognitive fatigue and altering control over decisions. Researchers suggest taking rest and sleep as a solution to overcome this limitation.
Exercise-induced central fatigue—low oxygen supply clouds judgment
Researchers at University of Tsukuba found that low blood-oxygen levels affect executive control-related neural activity and cognitive performance during exercise. Maintaining oxygen saturation can prevent these effects, suggesting oxygen supply is crucial for cognitive function in low-oxygen environments.
What you eat may help shape your personality
A study published in Nutrients found distinct bacteria and metabolomes associated with each personality trait, including mental energy and physical fatigue. The research team discovered unique gut bacteria profiles for different energy and fatigue traits.
OSU research uncovers impact of leisure activities on mental health during pandemic
A recent OSU study found that engaging in leisure activities can help lower the risk of depression and improve mental well-being during the pandemic. The results showed that people who reported higher stress also engaged more in their preferred leisure activity, which served as a protective buffer.
Researchers explore efficacy of methylphenidate for mental fatigue in multiple sclerosis
A pilot study by Kessler Foundation found that methylphenidate improved 'state' mental fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis, but had no effect on 'trait' fatigue. The study suggests an important role for dopamine in MS-related mental fatigue.
Mental fatigue of multiple sclerosis linked to inefficient recruitment of neural resources
Researchers at Kessler Foundation found significant differences in brain activation patterns between individuals with and without multiple sclerosis (MS) due to mental fatigue. MS participants showed reduced activation of anterior brain regions and slower processing speeds under high cognitive loads.
Music intervention and mindfulness reduces the effect of mental fatigue
A new study found that music-intervention (binaural beats) and 4 weeks of daily mindfulness training significantly reduced the effect of mental fatigue on sustained attention. The experienced mindfulness group performed better than others, indicating that practicing mindfulness helps focus and handle stressful situations.
Researchers studying motivational aspects of mindfulness find quality differs by situation
A new study finds that mindfulness arises from the interaction between individuals and their situations, rather than being a stable psychological property. The research, which included over 558 participants, reveals three key motivational forces: metacognitive beliefs, mental fatigue, and situational appraisal.
A walk at the mall or the park? New study shows, for moms and daughters, a walk in the park is best
A new study from the University of Illinois found that taking a 20-minute walk in nature with moms and daughters can improve their interactions and reduce mental fatigue. The research supports the attention restoration theory, which suggests that interaction with natural environments can restore attentional functioning.
How incivility spreads in the workplace
A study by Michigan State University found that incivility spreads through condescending comments and put-downs, reducing employees' self-control and leading to uncivil behavior. Workplace incivility has a significant impact on employees and companies, with an estimated $14,000 annual loss per employee.
Elite cyclists are more resilient to mental fatigue
Research reveals elite cyclists outperform recreational athletes in mental fatigue tests, indicating a superior ability to resist mental fatigue. This enhanced ability is thought to be linked to the sport's demands and may be trainable through physical training.
Football performance impaired by mental fatigue
Research from the University of Kent demonstrates that mental fatigue can impair football performance, reducing physical and technical abilities. Footballers experience decreased running speed, increased passing mistakes, and impaired shot accuracy when mentally fatigued.
The image of mental fatigue
Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to monitor activity in brains of sleep-deprived volunteers. The study found decreased activity in specific brain regions, including the anterior cingulate cortex, linked to feelings of mental fatigue. This discovery could lead to the development of new measures for assessing...
Mental fatigue can affect physical endurance
A study found that mental fatigue impairs physical performance in humans, causing participants to exhaust more quickly. The researchers speculate that perception of effort occurs in the brain and may be linked to dopamine levels.