Christopher Bergland is a retired ultra-endurance athlete turned science writer, public health advocate, and promoter of cerebellum ("little brain") optimization.
Just a few years ago, nobody knew how the cerebellum influenced sociability. A new study unearths how the strength of dopamine signals in the cerebellum regulates social behavior.
Just a few years ago, nobody knew how the cerebellum influenced sociability. A new study unearths how the strength of dopamine signals in the cerebellum regulates social behavior.
New research explains why getting into the groove of a song boosts brainpower during cardio workouts or when someone is sitting in a chair and wants to move their body to the beat.
New research explains why getting into the groove of a song boosts brainpower during cardio workouts or when someone is sitting in a chair and wants to move their body to the beat.
New research sheds light on how too much exercise overstimulates the nervous system and inhibits the vagus nerve's ability to counteract fight-or-flight stress responses.
New research sheds light on how too much exercise overstimulates the nervous system and inhibits the vagus nerve's ability to counteract fight-or-flight stress responses.
Music makes hard workouts seem easier. But what's the best way to curate a personalized "Awesome Mix" that inspires you to push a bit harder? This post gives 8 road-tested tips.
Music makes hard workouts seem easier. But what's the best way to curate a personalized "Awesome Mix" that inspires you to push a bit harder? This post gives 8 road-tested tips.
New research explains why it's so hard for joggers to lose weight without running faster than the energy-saving pace that evolution baked into our biology, one that conserves calories.
New research explains why it's so hard for joggers to lose weight without running faster than the energy-saving pace that evolution baked into our biology, one that conserves calories.