Christopher Bergland is a retired ultra-endurance athlete turned science writer, public health advocate, and promoter of cerebellum ("little brain") optimization.
Slow and steady may win the race in an Aesop's fable, but new research suggests that faster and shorter workouts may be the secret to living longer when time is of the essence.
Slow and steady may win the race in an Aesop's fable, but new research suggests that faster and shorter workouts may be the secret to living longer when time is of the essence.
Mindfulness helps us relax, but it isn't always what we need. A new study highlights the benefits of arousal-based meditation practices that boost alertness.
Mindfulness helps us relax, but it isn't always what we need. A new study highlights the benefits of arousal-based meditation practices that boost alertness.
New research sheds light on how the cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") and the strength of its connections to the cerebrum (Latin for "big brain") enhances emotional memories.
New research sheds light on how the cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") and the strength of its connections to the cerebrum (Latin for "big brain") enhances emotional memories.
Aerobic exercise promotes longevity. Strength training helps us live longer, too. Combining cardio and weightlifting almost doubles the benefits of each.
Aerobic exercise promotes longevity. Strength training helps us live longer, too. Combining cardio and weightlifting almost doubles the benefits of each.
New research suggests that regularly doing cardio workouts at a light, moderate, or vigorous intensity for an entire year changes how exercise affects the mind.
New research suggests that regularly doing cardio workouts at a light, moderate, or vigorous intensity for an entire year changes how exercise affects the mind.
Intelligence isn't set in stone. A new clinical trial reports that doing cardio and strength-training exercises three times a week during childhood can make kids smarter.
Intelligence isn't set in stone. A new clinical trial reports that doing cardio and strength-training exercises three times a week during childhood can make kids smarter.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.