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It is established. People tasked with doing a difficult mental task burn a lot more calories. But I don't think it's known if it's the thinking per se, or the s
by csee 5y ago
It is established. People tasked with doing a difficult mental task burn a lot more calories. But I don't think it's known if it's the thinking per se, or the stress associated with it.
- gambiting 5y agoWe know this affects race car drivers especially - the mental efford of driving the car at high speeds gets their heads to dangerous temperatures. But yes, you are correct - it could be "just" the stress too.
- anentropic 5y agohttps://www.science.org/content/article/scientist-busts-myths-about-how-humans-burn-calories-and-why https://www.science.org/content/article/scientist-busts-myth...