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Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

Curiosity Weekly
Curiosity Weekly
Episode • Jan 25, 2024 • 12m

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  

 

 

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.  

 

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