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  "question": "Which work-break and recovery practices improve functioning without relying on pseudoscientific energy-cycle claims?",
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  "stage": "ready-for-resolution",
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      "title": "Give me a break! A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of micro-breaks for increasing well-being and performance",
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      "publication_date": "2022-08-31",
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      "title": "Alternate Focused Work With Real Breaks",
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      "slug": "20-20-20-eye-break-reminder",
      "title": "Use the 20-20-20 Rule for Screen Breaks",
      "url": "https://brali-lifeos.github.io/life-os/20-20-20-eye-break-reminder/",
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