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·March 30, 2024·4 min read

The Power of Music on Cognitive Arousal

A new study explores the influence of personalized music on cognitive arousal and performance, drawing on the Yerkes-Dodson law's inverted-U theory. The study used participants' physiological and behavioral signals to map arousal levels against performance, revealing that music can significantly affect one's productivity by aligning arousal to an optimal level.

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·October 3, 2019·3 min read

Anticipating performance can hinder memory

Performance anticipation reduces memory for pre-performance information by diverting attention away from that information.

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·May 12, 2019·3 min read

Working to the beat: How music can make us more productive

Listening to music while working helps improve productivity and increases perceptions of happiness.

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·August 4, 2018·4 min read

Math + Good Posture = Better Scores

A new study reveals sitting up straight can improve your performance in math. Slumping, researchers say, is a defensive posture that can trigger old negative associations.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Hidden Brain States that Regulate Performance and Decision Making Uncovered

Researchers explain how the brain dynamically handles cognitive tasks while engaging in its internal mental processes.

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·June 4, 2018·4 min read

NFL Teams Play Better During Night Games Thanks to Circadian Advantage

A new study reports NFL teams perform better during night time games, thanks to a circadian advantage. Winning teams who play late evening games have fewer turnovers and players had better circadian regulated awareness than those who play in afternoon games, researchers report.

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·April 20, 2018·4 min read

Having an Audience May Help You Perform Better

According to researchers, when people are aware they are being observed, brain areas associated with social awareness and reward activate a part of the brain that affects motor control, helping them to perform better at skilled tasks.

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·March 23, 2018·3 min read

Analyzing Past Failures May Boost Future Performance by Reducing Stress

Researchers report writing about past failures can lower the stress response and enhance performance when faced with a new stressful task.

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·December 21, 2017·5 min read

How Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived People

People with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.

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·June 12, 2017·3 min read

Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements

A new study reports on how musicians communicate during performance and anticipate each other's moves without saying a word.

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·April 24, 2017·7 min read

Brain Stimulation During Training Boosts Performance

Combining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports.

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Sex Before Sport Doesn’t Negatively Impact Performance

A new study debunks abstinence theories and suggests athletes should not feel guilty when engaging in sexual activity up to the day before competition.