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Christopher Bergland

Christopher Bergland

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Why Peak Performance Fizzles When the Stakes Are High

"Jackpot" scenarios disrupt the brain's ability to perform with superfluidity.

20.09.2024 50

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Does Hopefulness Outshine Mindfulness? New Study Says Yes

Future-oriented hope may boost resilience better than in-the-moment mindfulness.

07.09.2024 10

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Why Some Types of Love Feel Stronger Than Others

A new fMRI study maps where 6 types of love live in our brains.

03.09.2024 6

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How Depression’s Immobilizing Power Fuels a Vicious Cycle

Moving more improves mood, but depression saps the motivation to move.

29.06.2024 20

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Got Lower Back Pain? Walking May Help

Daily walks reduce the frequency of low back pain recurrence.

22.06.2024 10

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What's the Best Tempo for a Workout Song?

Fast-tempo music is the best motivation booster if workout songs are unfamiliar.

09.06.2024 30

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Vigorous Workouts Alleviate Depression Better Than Easy Ones

Walking is an effective drug-free antidepressant—jogging is even better.

21.02.2024 20

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How the Human Cerebellum's Evolution Makes Our Brains Unique

Purkinje cells' evolutionary expansion in the human cerebellum made us smarter.

17.12.2023 20

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