Christopher Bergland is a retired ultra-endurance athlete turned science writer, public health advocate, and promoter of cerebellum ("little brain") optimization.
Exercise helps depression. But when you're depressed, physical activity loses its appeal. New research sheds light on how to stay ahead of depression's immobilizing effects.
Fast-tempo music boosts motivation when people are doing cardio. New research pinpoints how many beats per minute are ideal in different exercise environments.
A recent meta-analysis reaffirms that low-intensity exercise can alleviate depression; high-intensity exercise has even more robust anti-depressant effects.
A recent meta-analysis reaffirms that low-intensity exercise can alleviate depression; high-intensity exercise has even more robust anti-depressant effects.
New research identifies previously unknown ways that the cerebellum ("little brain") triggers dopamine release, which can inspire motivation or drive addiction.
New research identifies previously unknown ways that the cerebellum ("little brain") triggers dopamine release, which can inspire motivation or drive addiction.
A new study suggests that over the past 160+ million years, specific cells in the human cerebellum evolved uniquely, giving us a bigger intellectual capacity than other mammals.
A new study suggests that over the past 160+ million years, specific cells in the human cerebellum evolved uniquely, giving us a bigger intellectual capacity than other mammals.
A new study casts doubt on the widely-held belief that improving cognitive performance via exercise relies solely on increased prefrontal cortex oxygenation during cardio.
A new study casts doubt on the widely-held belief that improving cognitive performance via exercise relies solely on increased prefrontal cortex oxygenation during cardio.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that could derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face triggers with less reactivity and get on with our lives.