Sports Psychology
Riders advancing in equestrian disciplines must balance challenge and comfort to avoid anxiety, according to experts. Amateur eventer Gemma Atkin shares her journey from fear to completing a four-star event after an 18-year break. Sport psychologist Leonie Lightfoot emphasizes matching skills to demands for successful progression.
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Researchers have used functional MRI to scan the brains of soccer fans, uncovering how victories amplify reward signals while defeats suppress cognitive control. The study, published in Radiology, highlights neural circuits linking sports fandom to broader forms of fanaticism. These findings suggest early life experiences shape emotional responses that can extend to political and social conflicts.