my brain scans before and after a 20-min reading sesh I’ve…
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my brain scans before and after a 20-min reading sesh
I’ve always felt different after a really focused reading session, so I did a brain scan before and after 20 minutes of uninterrupted reading (I work for a neurofeedback company and have access to EEG equipment):
\- fast brainwave activity linked to mental busyness and overactive thinking became less widespread after reading.
\- my fatigue index dropped quite a bit, which usually points to the brain feeling less mentally drained.- engagement stayed high, meaning my brain didn’t become sleepy or sluggish, it stayed alert.
\- my brainwaves also became more state-dependent: more active when engaged, calmer when resting. That’s generally a healthier pattern than feeling mentally on all the time.
This made me want to read more....so if you needed motivation to pick up a book today, maybe this is your sign.
(this is just an n=1 curiosity experiment, not a scientific study or medical claim. I just thought the shift was interesting)
#entertainment
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I’ve always felt different after a really focused reading session, so I did a brain scan before and after 20 minutes of uninterrupted reading (I work for a neurofeedback company and have access to EEG equipment):
\- fast brainwave activity linked to mental busyness and overactive thinking became less widespread after reading.
\- my fatigue index dropped quite a bit, which usually points to the brain feeling less mentally drained.- engagement stayed high, meaning my brain didn’t become sleepy or sluggish, it stayed alert.
\- my brainwaves also became more state-dependent: more active when engaged, calmer when resting. That’s generally a healthier pattern than feeling mentally on all the time.
This made me want to read more....so if you needed motivation to pick up a book today, maybe this is your sign.
(this is just an n=1 curiosity experiment, not a scientific study or medical claim. I just thought the shift was interesting)
#entertainment
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