What really gives us wings (and who is more likely to fly high) Energy drinks become more and more popular amongst consumers and are advertised to improve mental and physical performance. Is that true – for anyone of us? Aren’t there any better alternatives to improve ourselves? Gina Wolters • December 06, 2016 • 1 comment
Running makes you smart, period. Several mechanisms make sure the right substances in your brain are released when you are running, synergizing to improve for instance memory performance. But how does this work? Saskia Heijnen • December 22, 2015
How to run away from your problems The runner finds his exercise fun and relaxing, yet the body’s stress response is activated.This makes sense from an evolutionary perspective: running after your meal or running to not become one is stressful. How can it be that the runner isn't stressed? Saskia Heijnen • August 18, 2015 • 1 comment
Running for happiness Why do some people run marathons? And why do they often appear to be so happy, even exhilarated after hours of running? There must be something wrong with them, or do they know something that we don't? Hans Revers • May 22, 2013 • 1 comment
