Sleep and Tiredness

I’ve always been told I have a good ear for music. I love listening to tunes and occasionally playing an instrument, so why does it make me tired? Listening to repetitive melodies can cause listeners to feel fatigued soon after they begin listening. The effect of musical fatigue is due in part because the brain … Read more

Though it may seem counterintuitive, getting sleepy when you draw is actually a very common phenomenon. There are a few different theories as to why this happens, but the most likely explanation is that it’s simply a form of mental fatigue. When we’re deeply focused on a creative task, our brains use up a lot … Read more

A lie-in refers to sleeping late into the morning, usually on weekends or during holidays. Many people believe that a lie-in is the best way to make up for lost sleep and to rejuvenate oneself. However, research has shown that this may not be the case. In fact, you may feel more tired after a … Read more

Chatting on FaceTime can be a great way to spend time with people when you can’t be with them in person. So, why is it we get so sleepy even though we’ve been looking forward to the video call all day? In fact, it’s actually pretty common to feel sleepy on FaceTime, and there are … Read more

We’ve all been there. You’re mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, watching one video after another. Suddenly, your eyelids start to feel heavy and before you know it, you’re asleep. But is this normal? Can watching videos actually make you sleepy? Let’s take a look. Is it normal to fall asleep when watching videos? It’s no secret … Read more

For as long as there have been students, there have been complaints of feeling tired after math class. But is there any science to back up this feeling? Or is it just our brains telling us what we want to hear? In short, math can make us tired due to the concentration involved, stress hormones … Read more

We don’t know exactly why virtual reality (VR) makes some people tired. It could be the immersive nature of VR or the fact that you’re using your eyes and brain in a new way. Some research suggests that it might be because VR simulates some of the same conditions that lead to motion sickness. Read … Read more

It’s no secret that gaming can be a tiring activity. But why does it make us so tired? In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons why gaming might wear us out, and offer some tips on how to combat the fatigue associated with playing video games. In short, gaming can … Read more

You know when you’re studying for an exam and your eyes start to feel heavy? You try to keep reading but the words start to blur together and all you want to do is take a nap. It’s frustrating, especially when you have a lot of material to get through. But why does this happen? … Read more