MENTAL FATIGUE

This study looked at how different types of aerobic exercise—like running or playing ball games—affect mental recovery in healthy university students. Researchers introduced the idea of 'Physical Ardor,' a state of intense physical effort that may help break the cycle of stress a…

This study looked at how mental tiredness impacts athletes' ability to concentrate and perform physically. Researchers tested 90 athletes who train at least 4 hours a week. They measured brain activity, reaction time, and endurance to see if being more mindful helps protect again…

This study looked at why university students adopt an 'Ego-Tucking' mindset—a way of pulling back from competition to protect their mental energy. Researchers surveyed 713 students to understand how personal experiences, family expectations, and social pressures lead to this beha…

This study looked at whether a 30-minute daytime nap can help endurance athletes recover from mental tiredness. Eleven male amateur athletes took part in two sessions: one where they did mentally tiring tasks before napping, and another where they just napped. Researchers measure…

This study looked at whether a 30-minute walk outside in a green area helps people recover from mental tiredness and stress better than walking on a treadmill indoors. Researchers split 80 healthy young adults into two groups: one walked outdoors in nature, the other walked on a …

This study looked at how mental fatigue affects reaction time and game performance in 45 male esports players aged 18-30. Researchers used a Stroop test to cause mental fatigue and then measured performance with Aim Lab and reaction time tests. The goal was to see if motor imager…

This study looked at how 30 minutes of social media use affects neck movement and muscle properties in 25 young male athletes. Researchers measured neck range of motion, forward head posture, and muscle stiffness before and after using Instagram. The goal was to understand the ph…