I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan - here’s the behavioral science behind a Super Bowl LIX win
Elite athletes are known to be tough-minded. Research reveals openness is also a key personality trait, one that allows them to execute creative, unscripted plays.
Feb. 4, 2025 • ~8 min
Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
Strength training programs for young people can improve muscle tone, prevent obesity and develop good exercise habits that last into adulthood.
Nov. 8, 2024 • ~9 min
What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they’re useful
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
Aug. 26, 2024 • ~7 min
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.
July 24, 2024 • ~7 min
From melting tracks to rising alcoholism – how sport is being forced to adapt to the effects of climate change
In her new book, sports ecologist Madeleine Orr shows how the world of sport is being impacted by climate change in unbelievable ways.
July 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance
Studies show college athletes sleeping less than 7 hours per night are almost twice as likely to be injured when compared with athletes sleeping more than 8 hours.
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~10 min
Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery
Concussions can teach researchers a great deal about how the brain recovers after injury and offer insights into how people can promote brain health throughout their lives.
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~11 min
Keeping NBA players on the court is no small 'feet'
The gargantuan feet of NBA players are the stuff of legend. But nearly two-thirds of their injuries occur below the waist, and they have a 25.8% chance of incurring an ankle injury every season.
April 21, 2023 • ~7 min
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