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·November 12, 2015·2 min read

Improving Kids Cognitive Skills Though Sports

According to researchers, participating in sports can help improve and develop cognitive skills in children.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·4 min read

Exploring The Link Between Imagery and Performance

Researchers study the link between imagery and how it impacts motor learning and sports performance.

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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.

Featured Neurology

·December 5, 2016·5 min read

Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

A new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.

Featured Neurology

·October 1, 2017·4 min read

Concussions May Affect Women Differently Than Men

Rutgers researchers are conducting two new studies that will investigate how concussion affects female athletes.

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·February 10, 2018·5 min read

The Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic Gold

JHU researchers investigated the mindsets of Olympians. The brain activity of medal contenders reveals who will choke under pressure, and who will keep their cool.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The Science of Superstition: Why People Believe in the Unbelievable

Researchers investigate why some people believe in superstitions. They reveal that, for many, superstitions can reduce anxiety and create a positive mental attitude.

Featured Neurology

·August 7, 2018·8 min read

Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

A new study, which involved a small sample of former professional athletes, found no evidence of early onset dementia.

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·January 28, 2019·3 min read

NBA Players Who Shine Early Stay Skilled for Longer

Researchers report NBA players who are more skilled than their peers early in their careers remain more skilled as they age. Additionally, they have a slower decline in their performance after the peak of their careers.

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·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Overuse of our motor skills causes fatigue that can actually harm rather than help when it comes to sports training, practicing music or art, and rehabilitating injury.

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·March 21, 2019·3 min read

Sports involvement linked to fewer depressive symptoms in children

Sports participation is associated with increased hippocampal volume in children. For boys, the change of hippocampal volume was linked to a reduction of depressive symptoms. Findings suggest participating in sporting activities could help to reduce depression in adolescent males.

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·February 16, 2020·2 min read

Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity

Participating in sports can help to reduce risk factors and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Indoor team athletics based sports were associated with lowering depression and anxiety.

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Improving Kids Cognitive Skills Though Sports

Exploring The Link Between Imagery and Performance

Sex Before Sport Doesn’t Negatively Impact Performance

Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

Concussions May Affect Women Differently Than Men

The Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic Gold

The Science of Superstition: Why People Believe in the Unbelievable

Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

NBA Players Who Shine Early Stay Skilled for Longer

Training Beyond Exhaustion Can Prevent Learning

Sports involvement linked to fewer depressive symptoms in children

Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity

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