Get Up and Dance For Your Health
September 3rd, 2010 // 12:05 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Did you know that seasoned citizens who regularly put on their dancing shoes benefit from more than just having a rocking good time?
Category : Blog & Fitness and Health
Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain in Children
September 2nd, 2010 // 9:29 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Did you know that this simple activity can boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6-10?
Category : Blog & Children and Family & General
Daydreaming – Is It Good For You?
September 1st, 2010 // 8:51 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Did you know that daydreams can have some big benefits?
I know we have all been told at some point to pick our chin up off of our palm, stop staring out the window and quit daydreaming!
Actually daydreaming is considered a very good thing indeed.
Scientific interest in daydreaming was kicked off about ten years ago when [...]
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
August 30th, 2010 // 6:18 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Choosing a therapist who is the right fit for you can be a critical determinant of whether you will be able to resolve your problems or not. Here are some basic tips to help you in the selection process.
Violent Video Games Make Children More Aggressive
August 19th, 2010 // 12:12 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Violent Video Games Make Children More Aggressive, Regardless of Gender or Culture
For years it has been debated whether video games can actually have an emotional impact on youngsters, in terms of developing violent ways of treating others in order to accomplish their needs. Parents often ask me whether they should allow their children to play [...]
Category : Blog & Children and Family
Stressful Childhoods can Have Lasting Impacts
August 12th, 2010 // 7:05 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
We now know that children raised with harsh or cold parenting are at greater risk for heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and skeletal fractures in adulthood than children whose parents were warm and nurturing.
A Proven Coaching Technique to Use With Young Athletes
July 26th, 2010 // 6:53 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Now, research reported in the Monitor on Psychology shows that the best way to develop athletic motivation and effort is to focus on skill development and anxiety reduction.
Category : Applied Sports Psychology & Blog
Our Nation’s Children Are Really Hurting
July 23rd, 2010 // 6:42 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Data from the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey indicate that parents generally have no clue about what is stressing their children.
T-Nation Interview – Core Sports Performance
July 21st, 2010 // 7:30 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Interview with Dr. Jack Singer on Core Sports Performance
Some time ago I was interviewed by Chris Shugart, the editor of T-Nation. When I came across this transcript it seemed a good idea to share it here.
Enjoy!
Mind Games
The ball is snapped. The quarterback takes a few steps back and looks downfield. Nothing. Then the defensive line fails [...]
Category : Blog
New Research on Exercise and Weight Re-Gain
July 19th, 2010 // 6:56 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Losing weight can improve health and reduce disease risk, but many people have difficulty keeping the weight off.
Now, researchers have found that exercising during weight re-gain can maintain improvements in metabolic health and disease risk. In the study, individuals who didn’t exercise during weight re-gain experienced significant deterioration in metabolic health, while those who exercised [...]
Category : Blog & Fitness and Health