Have you ever felt so exhausted that your body feels broken, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen without any heavy physical work? This symptom might not be mere laziness but a warning sign of “Information Overload,” a condition people in the digital era are facing.
Recently, W9 Wellness introduced a new perspective on health care called “Silence Heals,” or the power of silence. Global research confirms it as a "miracle cure" that restores brain efficiency and effectively reduces the risk of burnout.
Believe it or not, a modern person absorbs an enormous amount of information—up to 74 gigabytes daily—which is five times more than people in the 1990s! Research from MIT and the University of California clearly shows that consuming excessive information raises stress hormone levels by up to 38% within a single day.
Moreover, multitasking by switching between screens or attending online meetings all day makes the brain work 40% harder than face-to-face interactions. The result is brain fatigue, mental fog, insomnia, and mood swings. If left unchecked, this can lead to irreversible burnout.
The solution is not to escape into the forest and disconnect from the world but the concept of Silence Heals. Dr. Pichak Wongsvisit, director of W9 Wellness Center, identifies it as the hottest health trend to restore the brain, with research-backed benefits as follows.
Spending just 10-20 minutes in silence helps the brain experience a Productivity Rebound, improving analytical thinking and decision-making. This is especially beneficial for executives or anyone who needs intense mental focus.
Research from the University of British Columbia found that two hours of daily silence can stimulate the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory and emotional regulation.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms that people who take silent breaks during the day reduce their stress levels by an average of 32%, and experience half the brain fatigue compared to those who do not rest.
Silence stimulates alpha brain waves, which are associated with relaxation and creativity, making it easier to generate new ideas.
Resetting the nervous system does not mean quitting technology altogether. Many mistakenly think one must stop using phones permanently. In reality, the key is Dopamine Detox—reducing stimuli so the brain can rest. Cutting down on screen switching and chat responses can lessen emotional fatigue within 72 hours, effectively resetting the brain’s reward circuitry to a balanced state and preventing addiction to speed that causes attention deficits.
However, fatigue may not only stem from behavior but also from “internal imbalance.” Harvard Health data shows that 60% of people with burnout have abnormal cortisol hormone levels and reduced serotonin neurotransmitters, leading to accumulated stress and susceptibility to depression.
Self-care today requires combining Silence Heals to adjust behavior and hormone balance checks (Preventive Wellness) to address root causes, as advised by experts. This approach prepares the body and mind to withstand the digital world strongly and sustainably.
Silence Heals is not just a passing trend but a survival skill modern people must have. Finding a little daily time to be in silence is the most worthwhile investment to preserve your brain’s long-term functionality.