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The Importance of “Downtime” for Your Brain

March 8, 2017/in Uncategorized/by Leila Jarrahi

Ferris Jabr, a contributing writer for Scientific American, highlights numerous studies examining the brain in a restful state. These studies have consistently concluded the value of taking mental breaks and how downtime for the brain actually enhances productivity, memory, alertness and creativity. In our opinion, these mental breaks will also help you improve your relationship and be more present to your partner.

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