When your mind goes 'blank,' your brain activity resembles deep sleep, scans reveal
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New research reveals "mind blanking"—a waking state when conscious thought stops—shares brain patterns with deep sleep. EEG and fMRI scans show that during these moments (occurring in 5-20% of waking hours), the brain exhibits global slowing and hyperconnectivity. Scientists believe these brief mental pauses might function as mini-resets, similar to how deep sleep helps clear waste and cool the brain.
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