Is it possible to restore strength without a full night's sleep? Scientists prove that sometimes just a few minutes are enough to reduce stress levels, increase concentration, and even improve memory. This phenomenon is called "microsleep" or "microrest." Scientist, candidate of biological sciences Nadiya Kupinyak explains to LIGA.net how such mini-breaks affect the brain and why they can become a secret weapon against overwork.

In this article, you will learn:

  • what happens in the brain during microsleep or a few minutes of rest;
  • how short breaks affect stress levels and cortisol;
  • why even 5 minutes of silence can restore concentration and productivity;
  • what neurobiological mechanisms explain the "mini-recovery" effect;
  • What studies confirm the effectiveness of microsleep?
  • how many minutes is optimal to sleep or rest for it to really work;
  • simple and safe short break techniques that can be used at work or at home.
Note: "micro-sleep" In a narrow sense, this refers to seconds of local sleep or a brief lapse in attention (5–15 s). For practical purposes, "mini-recovery" shorter periods of rest or naps lasting 10–20 minutes are more effective.

What happens in the brain during microsleep?

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Photo: depositphotos.com

Short periods of microsleep or deep rest (from 30 seconds to 5 minutes) have a positive impact on the functional state of the brain and physiological indicators of stress, Kupinyak says.

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