Rest and Learning

Rest and Learning

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1663 , Segment 3

Homelessness, The Associated Press, Science Skeptics

Episode: Homelessness, The Associated Press, Science Skeptics

  • Aug 12, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 10:17 mins

When you’re learning a new skill, practice matters, but so do breaks. In fact, the best way to learn is to take frequent short breaks during your practice. A brain imaging study by Ethan Buch, a scientist with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, explains why. (Segment produced by Martha Harris)