
Why You Should Take More Breaks During Your Workday
Skipping breaks doesn't make you more productive — it makes you less. Here's what the research says about rest, focus, and why the most effective workers take breaks deliberately.
Dr. Sarah Collins
Health & Wellness Editor
Dr. Sarah Collins earned her doctorate in biomedical sciences before pivoting to science communication, where she found her true calling: making rigorous research legible to everyday readers. Over more than a decade, she has written for leading health publications, reviewed clinical studies, and collaborated with physicians to produce content that is both accurate and genuinely useful. At InfoDaily, she oversees health and wellness coverage, ensuring every article meets the highest standards of scientific integrity. Outside of writing, Sarah is a certified yoga instructor and advocates for mental health awareness.
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