E. Paul Zehr's Blog, page 7

Preserve Tomorrow's Function With What You Do Today

When you are out there karate-kicking, going for a run, or gardening, keep in mind that you are helping your mind with movement. Your future self says thanks.

Anti-Vax Bias Is Partly a Failure of Science Communication

Few things are actually impossible but a lot of things are improbable. While it looked unlikely, scientific efforts produced a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.

Doping, Captain America, and the Science Olympics

It is beyond ironic to decry doping to “artificially” enhance performance while simultaneously requiring some athletes to “dope down” to artificially reduce natural levels.

The Olympics Are Unfair Because They Reflect Life

The only way to move equitably forward is to stop pretending there’s a true normal that's just a stand-in for discrimination.

Why It's So Hard for Humans to Get Physically Active

Just like other animals, we're wired to expend as little energy as possible. But that doesn't mean we have to accept it.

Avengers Inoculate: Superheroes Use Science and Vaccinate

Vaccination is a simple process of getting a brief injection to trigger your immune system to arm itself to protect you. Avengers Inoculate and so should you.

Time to Slow Down Your Brain by Slowing Your Body

Can we time travel with Tai Chi Chuan? Deliberately moving slowly can slow our perception of time and provide a meditative mindfulness.

Are You a Worrier or a Warrior?

Regardless of your predisposition to be a warrior or a worrier that you carry in your genes, what you do in your jeans makes all the difference.

The Relationship Between Respiration and Memory

Breath, brain, and memory lane: Nasal respiration is nothing to turn your nose up at. Instead, it has an important role to play in overall behavioral memories and responses.

Breath, Brain, and Memory Lane

Nasal respiration is nothing to turn your nose up at. Instead, it has an important role to play in overall behavioral memories and responses.