JOURNAL ARTICLE

Researchers at Department of Electrical Engineering Have Reported New Data on Psychology and Psychiatry (Cognitive Function and Brain Structure in Extreme Sports Athletes: Evidence from Neuroimaging).

Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 616 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article reports on a neuroimaging study conducted in Tehran, Iran, examining the structural and functional brain characteristics of professional extreme sports athletes. Using psychological assessments and 3-Tesla MRI scans, researchers compared 30 male extreme sports athletes with 20 age-matched physically active non-athletes, finding increased gray matter in brain regions associated with memory, cognitive control, decision-making, and emotional regulation among athletes. The study concluded that participation in extreme sports correlates with structural brain differences potentially linked to enhanced cognitive performance and emotional regulation. This peer-reviewed research contributes to understanding the neurological impact of extreme sports on athletes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/05, p616
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
Publication Date:2026
ISSN:1944-2718
Accession Number:193574527
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