Re-release: Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

Today, you’ll learn about why you may want to consider letting yourself daydream, how a sense of humor might protect you from depression and anxiety, and the effects of caffeine on the performance of soccer players.  Daydream Brain  •“What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?” by Catherine Caruso. 2023.  •“Is the role of sleep in memory consolidation overrated?” by Mohammad Dastgheib, et al. 2022.  •“Cortical reactivations predict future sensory responses.” by Nghia D. Nguyen, et al. 2023.  •“Why Daydreaming Is Good For Us.” by David B. Feldman Ph.D. 2017.  Power of a Laugh •“Your type of humor might say something about your risk of depression and anxiety.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.  •“Understanding the Association Between Humor and Emotional Distress: The Role of Light and Dark Humor in Predicting Depression, Anxiety, and Stress.” by Alberto Dionigi, et al. 2023.  Caffeine & Soccer  •“Caffeine highs and lows footballers should be aware of.” n.a. 2023.  •“The effects of acute caffeine ingestion on decision-making and pass accuracy in young soccer players: A preliminary randomized controlled trial.” by Negar Jafari, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.