Re: How does taking breaks restore mental capacity?

Falk wrote:
I have read many suggestion on when and how long one should take
breaks. However, I don't know any experiments on this subject. I also
wonder how taking breaks restores mental capacity. Are there any
neural correlates of mental capacity? If yes, do they change during
demand and reverse during breaks? How well can blood sugar levels
explain the effectiveness of breaks? Which effects do breaks have in
addition to reducing monotony? I am looking for some information on
research findings and references.


Think of it this way: there's a limited supply of the nutrients and transmitters that the brain uses available in the brain. If hose nutrients and transmitters drop below optimal levels, it takes time to build them back up.
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