Video backgrounds can increase mental tiredness while nature-themed backdrops ‘might be the ideal choice’, scientists say.

A survey asked over 600 participants about their use of virtual backgrounds, including static images, blurred images, videos, etc.

Feel drained after a long video call? Your tiredness could be partly linked to the background on your screen, according to a study published on Thursday which suggested trying an image depicting nature.

Working from home often means endless video calls and online meetings: hours and days spent talking to a webcam that blurs out the mess in the kitchen or on the couch behind you.But for anyone wondering why they feel drained by it all,