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.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Science Channel. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms Apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.