New study reveals why intense thinking can be as tiring as physical labour

New Study Explores Why Thinking Hard Makes You Feel Tired

The researchers are curious to learn whether the same markers of fatigue in the brain may predict recovery from health conditions, such as depression or cancer

New study reveals why intense thinking can be as tiring as physical labour

A new study has shown how prolonged intense thinking can cause mental exhaustion.

New evidence explains why thinking hard makes one feel worn out

It's no surprise that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor? Sitting around thinking hard for hours makes one feel worn out, too.

New tiredness study reveals why a day of hard thinking is so exhausting

The research suggests that a long day of thinking can sometimes feel as exhausting as a day of manual labour.

Why Thinking Hard Wears You Out

Concentrating for long periods builds up chemicals that disrupt brain functioning.

Thinking Too Hard Really Can Make You Tired, Scientists Say

Researchers have found that high-demand cognitive work can lead to mental fatigue, making it harder to make decisions