Why Being Bored Is Actually Good for Your Brain

Why Being Bored Is Actually Good for Your Brain

June 3, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and explores the benefits of boredom for brain development.

Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and get rare access to a hospital at the epicenter of the outbreak. Then, we'll learn why being bored is actually vital to your brain's development, before giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at last week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More episodes of CNN 10

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the CNN 10 podcast page.