Christopher Bergland is a retired ultra-endurance athlete turned science writer, public health advocate, and promoter of cerebellum ("little brain") optimization.
Modesty makes people seem like cooperative "team players." But when people want someone with a competitive edge to join their team, displaying too much modesty can be a liability.
Modesty makes people seem like cooperative "team players." But when people want someone with a competitive edge to join their team, displaying too much modesty can be a liability.
Unlike traditional antidepressants, new fMRI studies show how psilocybin "opens up" the depressed brain by making neural networks more fluid and dissolving rigid thinking patterns.
Unlike traditional antidepressants, new fMRI studies show how psilocybin "opens up" the depressed brain by making neural networks more fluid and dissolving rigid thinking patterns.
New fMRI research suggests that Henry David Thoreau was onto something in the mid-1800s when he speculated that well-worn "pathways in the mind" create ruts that stifle creativity.
New fMRI research suggests that Henry David Thoreau was onto something in the mid-1800s when he speculated that well-worn "pathways in the mind" create ruts that stifle creativity.
On its own, aerobic exercise helps depression. New research suggests that doing a cardio workout before an online cognitive behavioral therapy session turbocharges the therapy's efficacy.
On its own, aerobic exercise helps depression. New research suggests that doing a cardio workout before an online cognitive behavioral therapy session turbocharges the therapy's efficacy.
The amygdala has become synonymous with fear. However, new research points to a previously underexplored fear pathway as a possible way to treat anxiety disorders and PTSD.
The amygdala has become synonymous with fear. However, new research points to a previously underexplored fear pathway as a possible way to treat anxiety disorders and PTSD.
Swearing can be hurtful. But when it's done in a humorous way, new research suggests that repeating a swear word that seems funny in the moment can boost strength and stamina.
Swearing can be hurtful. But when it's done in a humorous way, new research suggests that repeating a swear word that seems funny in the moment can boost strength and stamina.
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.