Brain Damaging Habits You Should Definitely Avoid

Overexerting While Sick

Overexerting oneself while sick might lead to problems with the brain. In general, overexertion has been linked to cognitive decline. One study showed participants who overexerted themselves frequently tended to experience age-related cognitive decline more quickly and severely than those who didn't overwork themselves. Participants who worked forty hours a week performed significantly better on tests than participants who worked fifty-five hours a week, especially as several years went by. When individuals try to do mental and physical tasks simultaneously, they activate more areas of the brain than if they were doing physical tasks alone. This can lead to mental exhaustion much more quickly. When sick, the patient's body and brain are already vulnerable. Patients need to let them rest or they may not heal the way they should.

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