In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life.
Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme sport that is becoming increasingly popular …

What happens in our brains when we compose a melody, write a poem, paint a picture, or
choreograph a dance sequence? How is this different from what occurs in the brain when …

This study investigated the psychological states underlying excellent performance in 26
athletes (M age= 29 years, SD= 7.7) across a range of sports (team, net/wall, sprint …

Background Flow state is a subjective experience that people report when task performance
is experienced as automatic, intrinsically rewarding, optimal and effortless. While this …

Objectives An 'ultra-marathon'is a footrace over a distance> 42.2 km. There is considerable
interest in the psychological characteristics of ultra-marathon runners ('ultra-runners') and …

Research on the effects of exercise on cortical activity has grown significantly, with a
predominant focus on the technique of electroencephalography (EEG). Technological …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to systematically identify, review, synthesise, and
appraise current literature on flow in exercise. By doing so, this study aimed to highlight …

Background: Exercise has been shown to alter brain plasticity and is explored as a
therapeutic intervention in a wide variety of neurological diseases. Electroencephalography …

Can we better understand the unique mechanisms of de novo abilities in light of our current
knowledge of the psychological and neuroscientific literature on creativity? This review …