Key to overcoming a midafternoon slump

In the midst of a busy day, the last thing you’d think to do is whip out your phone for a round of Candy Crush, but a gaming break could be the key to greater efficiency, say scientists in the journal Human Factors. After working on a computer, subjects took a five-minute break to do nothing, perform a relaxation exercise or play a digital game. The findings: Only the gamers had an uptick in mood and concentration, as their minds were reenergized by the activity’s stimulating content.