MENTAL FATIGUE

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

This study looked at whether a 30-minute daytime nap can help mentally tired endurance athletes feel and perform better. Eleven male amateur athletes completed two sessions: one where they did a mentally demanding task before napping, and one where they just napped. Researchers m…

This study looked at why some university students adopt an 'Ego-Tucking' or 'Fo-xi' mindset, where they pull back from intense competition to protect their mental health. Researchers surveyed 713 healthy students to understand how personal experiences, family pressure, and societ…

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, then measured performance with Aim Lab and reaction time tests. The goal was to see if motor imagery (…

This study looked at how mental tiredness affects athletes' ability to focus and perform endurance exercises. Researchers tested 90 athletes who regularly train at least 4 hours a week. They measured brain activity, reaction time, and exercise performance to see if athletes with …

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 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 …