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Clarissa Brincat

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Freelance writer who covers the life sciences and other interesting things. You can view my portfolio at clarissabrincat.com
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4 ways being a soccer fan messes with your body Original

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By Clarissa Brincat
| Popular Science Verified
A Japan fan cries after Japan's loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Image: Alex Slitz / Staff / Getty Images During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a missed penalty kick likely triggered a fatal heart attack in a 58-year-old Chilean fan. Shortly after, his wife developed severe chest pain and was hospitalized with stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as “broken heart syndrome.” The intense emotional stress of the match and her husband’s sudden collapse had caused part of her heart to stop working.
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Sdílený úsměv trvá pouhý zlomek vteřiny, ale jeho vliv na důvěru mezi lidmi je překvapivě hluboký

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By Clarissa Brincat
| nationalgeographic.cz
Až se na vás příště někdo usměje, vaše tvář mu úsměv nejspíš vrátí dřív, než si to sami uvědomíte. Během 300 až 400 milisekund – zhruba za dobu jednoho mrknutí oka – začnou vaše obličejové svaly zrcadlit ty jeho. Psychologové tuto automatickou reakci označují jako emoční neboli mimické napodobování a nový výzkum naznačuje, že může utvářet jedno z nejdůležitějších rozhodnutí, jaká o druhých lidech děláme: zda jim máme věřit. Toto bezděčné zrcadlení má svůj účel.
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Un sorriso non è solo contagioso: può anche influenzare le persone di cui ci fidiamo

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By Clarissa Brincat
| National Geographic Italia Verified
Nel giro di 400 millisecondi il cervello e il viso iniziano a rispondere al sorriso di un’altra persona, innescando una reazione a catena che i ricercatori stanno ancora cercando di comprendere. DI Clarissa Brincat pubblicato 09-07-2026 Gli scienziati sostengono che imitare inconsciamente il sorriso di un’altra persona possa aiutare a spiegare perché una semplice espressione facciale possa rafforzare la fiducia e il legame sociale.
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