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What Is Brain Fatigue?

What Is Brain Fatigue?

We all feel tired from time to time, but if your mind feels foggy, sluggish, or mentally "checked out," you might be dealing with brain fatigue. Also known as mental fatigue, it’s more than just being tired—it’s when your brain struggles to function at its normal pace, and it starts to affect your focus, memory, and overall performance. So, what exactly is brain fatigue—and what causes it? Brain fatigue is a state of mental exhaustion caused by prolonged periods of cognitive activity, stress, or lack of recovery. It can make you feel mentally drained, easily distracted, and unable to concentrate—even...

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Prioritize your sleep, boost your learning

Prioritize your sleep, boost your learning

Research shows that sleep is the secret weapon for learning faster, retaining more, and performing better—so pulling an all-nighter might actually be hurting your success!

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Long term prevention of neuroinflammation

Long term prevention of neuroinflammation

Understanding neuroinflammation and how we can manage it.

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The link between physical fitness and cognitive performance

The link between physical fitness and cognitive performance

Exercise makes you smarter. A Swedish study found a strong link between physical fitness and cognitive performance. 

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