Tag: mental load

  • Study Shows Women’s Brains Work Harder, Requiring More Sleep

    Study Shows Women’s Brains Work Harder, Requiring More Sleep

    For many, the feeling of exhaustion upon waking is a familiar struggle, yet research suggests that the weight of a busy day may leave a deeper mark on some than others. While a standard night of rest is often recommended as a universal health requirement, the complexity of modern cognitive demands points toward a biological…

  • How Marriage Adds Extra Housework to Women’s Weekly Load

    How Marriage Adds Extra Housework to Women’s Weekly Load

    Marriage is often romanticized as a lifelong team project. Two people, one upgraded life. But according to decades of research, when it comes to household chores, that team dynamic can feel a little lopsided. A new look at housework trends from the University of Michigan has stirred up a fresh wave of debate about fairness,…