Psychology & Psychiatry
Are you a fan or a fanatic?
(HealthDay)—Do you get way too involved when following sports events?
Aug 24, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Death metal is often violent and misogynistic yet it brings joy and empowerment to fans
Death metal is a baffling genre to many people. The music is aggressive, the lyrics are often violent and misogynistic, and it has been blamed for inciting violent crimes such as rape and murder.
Feb 22, 2018
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Neuroscience
Neuroimaging of soccer fans' brains reveals neural basis of in-group altruistic motivation
Why are sports fans so fanatical about their teams? The answer lies deeply rooted in their brains, says a new study. Group belongingness is considered a basic human need and has been stated as a critical feature for hominin ...
Nov 28, 2017
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Health
Three-quarters of Americans see head injuries in football as major problem
Three-quarters of fans say head injuries in football are a major problem and another six in 10 are worried about off-field violence involving players. Despite that, football remains America's favorite professional sport, ...
Sep 6, 2017
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English football team's eco dream as first vegan club
English football club Forest Green Rovers, run by a former nomad turned renewable energy entrepreneur, are proudly boasting their credentials as a pioneer in environmental sustainability.
Aug 14, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gambling adverts on TV can 'mislead' football fans
Football fans are being 'misled' by complex gambling adverts on television, a University of Stirling study has found.
Feb 24, 2017
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Health
Electric fans might may make seniors hotter in extreme heat
True or false: Electric fans are a cheap and effective way to stay cool during extreme heat waves. A tiny new experiment in older adults suggests the answer may not be as simple as it seems.
Sep 6, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Risk of fans catching dengue fever during Olympics 'very low'
The risk of sports fans catching dengue fever during the Rio Olympics is very low, according to a new study involving mathematicians at the University of Strathclyde.
Aug 11, 2016
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Thailand warns fans of Euro 2016 heart attack threat
Thailand's health authorities have urged football fans to avoid getting overly excited while watching Euro 2016 lest those heart-stopping moments literally prove fatal.
Jun 13, 2016
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Americans growing more concerned about head injuries in football
(HealthDay)—As the National Football League continues to struggle with the health risks posed by concussions, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll finds that vast majorities of Americans say football teams need to do more to protect ...
Dec 21, 2015
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