Students in the experiment scored differently to those who continued working.
A new study has shown the power of taking a 5 minute break.
Researchers at Sydney University found a simple, unstructured break from a complex task helps to restore concentration.
In the experiment, a group of students who were given a 5 minute break in between a class and a maths test scored 57% better than those who worked through.
Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New Book
Mullingar's Niall Breslin is sharing experience from a male perspective, in his new book The Place That Has Never Been Wounded.
Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-Star
She made it to the final of the US TV show.
Harry Styles Opens Up On Bandmates Death
They were bandmates with Westmeath's Niall Horan.
Nicola Coughlan Speaks Out On Body Positivity
The Bridgerton star has family roots in Geashill.
DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis
Arthur Gourounlian is praising both Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins and Tullamore's Tolu Makay after she ended up in the dance off.
New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight
'Closed For Lunch' premieres at 7:30pm this evening.
Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour
The Westmeath musician will be performing across the country this year.
Offaly Singer-Songwriter Surges Into Dancing With The Stars Semi-Finals
Tolü Makay scored a perfect 40 last night.
Niall Horan Confirms Fourth Album
Niall has been posting teasers of new music on social media.
Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final
The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.
Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent
The Midlands Reality TV star was on The Traitors US.
Laois Rose Picks Up First Perfect Score In DWTS Ireland History
Katelyn Cummins scored a perfect score of 50 yesterday evening.
Irish Cancer Society Funds Free Counselling Sessions Across Midlands
An estimated 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.
Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack
Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.
Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music
Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.
Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon
Filming takes place this Saturday.
Westmeath Scientist Receives Prestigious Honour
The TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.
6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting
The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
Midlands Musician Survey Launching
The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
