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A new discovery: Exercise separately – you'll be more physically active this way
Lots of couples decide to exercise together to motivate each other and make it more fun, but is it actually a good idea? A study reveals that older people who exercise with their spouse tend to demonstrate lower physical activity levels compared to those who exercise individually.
Kate Yakimchuk research exercising health facts physical activity Psychology 26 January 2024
Expert Explanation: How Sports Affects Willpower
Willpower refers to a person’s ability to achieve a goal despite all the inconveniences and obstacles on the way to achieving it.
Diana Dashkevich sport mental health character fun facts Psychology 20 December 2023
Work Out for Good Brains: A New Study on Sports And Brain Health
A new international study highlights a notable connection between regular exercise and improved brain health. The experiment involved over 10,000 people, analyzing various MRI brain scans of different people.
Kate Yakimchuk research cognitive decline cognitive skills health Psychology 19 December 2023
When sports actually damages your brain: A new study on soccer headers
We all know the stereotype that sportsmen are strong but silly, but it seems that some types of sport can actually cause cognitive decline. A new test shows that lots of soccer players tend to have decreased cognitive abilities later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain damage cognitive decline soccer Psychology 1 December 2023