6The Exercise Factor
Matt was depressed and complained that he was not able to focus attention the way that he had in the past. He said, “All the stress of the patrol cop position is gone since I've been reassigned to a desk job.” However, he found himself feeling “zoned out.” To remedy his mental fatigue, he guzzled a six‐pack of soda. Though he was fatigued, he tossed and turned in bed. The sleep deprivation only added to his mental fatigue.
His sergeant at police headquarters suggested that he take more breaks and walk during them. Matt responded with, “If I had the energy maybe, but I don't.” The sergeant corrected him by reiterating what he had learned at the health seminars that I presented to the entire department. He said, “It is ...
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