MENTAL FATIGUE

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) training to regular practice improves football-specific technical skills, training load, and mental fatigue in licensed male football players. Twenty-four players are randomly assigned to either a VR training group (using the R…

This study tested whether taking astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in seafood, could help protect thinking skills after mental fatigue. Twenty-six healthy, active women aged 18–39 took the supplement and completed reaction-time tests on an iPad. The goal was to see if asta…

This study asks whether the length of time spent on a mentally demanding task changes brain activity and explosive leg power. Twelve healthy young men who exercise regularly will perform a challenging attention task for 10, 15, or 30 minutes, or watch a calm nature documentary. B…

This study looks at how mental tiredness (from a challenging computer task) affects volleyball skills like agility and jumping, and whether taking a nap of 20, 40, 60, or 90 minutes can help. Ten trained male volleyball players will have their brain waves measured with EEG before…

This study looks at how being physically or mentally tired affects balance, reaction time, and body awareness in healthy young adults. Researchers will make participants tired through push-ups, squat jumps, or a challenging computer task, then test their balance and reaction spee…

This study compared how 98 university students felt during a 20-minute workout guided by either an AI fitness companion or a human coach. Researchers measured emotional connection, interaction quality, and sense of body awareness. The human coach scored higher on emotional resona…

This study looked at whether doing short, frequent exercise sessions (called 'exercise snacks') is better for your mental health than doing longer, less frequent workouts. 180 healthy young adults were split into two groups: one did six 15-minute cycling sessions per week, the ot…

This study looked at whether a 30-minute daytime nap can help mentally tired endurance athletes feel better and think more clearly. Eleven male amateur athletes completed two sessions: one where they did mentally tiring tasks before napping, and another where they just napped. Re…

This completed study looked at 713 university students to understand the 'Fo-xi' or 'Ego-Tucking' phenomenon, where people mentally step back from competition to protect themselves. Participants filled out a questionnaire measuring factors like family expectations and social pres…

This study looked at how different types of aerobic exercise—like running on a treadmill or playing ball games—affect mental recovery in healthy university students. Researchers measured things like heart rate, stress markers, and feelings of mental release after exercise. The go…

This study looked at how mental tiredness impacts athletes' ability to concentrate and keep going during exercise. Researchers tested 90 athletes who train at least 4 hours a week, measuring their reaction time, accuracy, and endurance after mentally draining tasks. The goal was …

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. 80 healthy young adults were split into two groups: one walked outdoors in nature, the other walked indoors in a…

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

This study looked at whether mental fatigue hurts reaction time and game performance in esports players, and if a technique called motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) can help. Forty-five male players aged 18-30 completed tasks measuring reaction time and accuracy after…