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   Do roller coasters affect brain chemistry?

   • This line of research sets out the intriguing possibility that enjoyment of intense physical experiences such as riding on roller coasters may reflect individual differences in brain chemistry.

   The Psychology of Roller Coasters | Scientific American

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   Can roller coasters cause brain injuries?

   • So when I recently stumbled across a Stanford pilot study examining whether roller coasters could cause brain injuries, I read it with intense interest, wondering if my love of rattly, lurchy coasters might ever lead to a concussion. There have been sporadic reports of brain injuries from coasters, the researchers note.

   This is your brain on... roller coasters? - Scope

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   Are roller coasters dangerous?

   • In general, the team found that roller coaster rides were less likely to cause harm than soccer headers, but exerted more force on the brain than jogging. They saw a lot of variation between the two subjects, suggesting that the dangers of roller coasters may not be the same for everyone. The study concludes:

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   Are roller coasters stressful?

   • The research findings were remarkable. While lung function predictably reduced from the screaming and general upheaval, so did the feeling of shortness of breath. This suggests that thrill seekers riding roller coasters perceive the experience as stressful in a positive way. But roller coasters are not everybody’s cup of tea.

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   What happens to the body during roller coaster rides?

   • Scientists are learning more about what happens to the body during roller coaster rides. The twists and turns are harmless for most people. But for a select few, the experience can be risky. Roller coaster harnesses are designed to keep riders in place and prevent them from falling off the ride.

   How Do Roller Coasters Affect Your Body? - Discover Magazine

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   What sensation do roller coasters provide?

   • Enjoying roller coasters is linked to sensation seeking—the tendency to enjoy varied, novel and intense physical experiences such as rock climbing and parachute jumping. But what sensation do roller coasters provide that is so alluring? At first glance, it may seem to be down to the experience of speed.

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   Aug 16, 2018 · The scientists used mathematical models to ask whether the movements they measured during these activities could cause problems for the brain. In general, the team found that roller coaster rides were less likely to cause harm than soccer headers, but exerted more force on the brain than jogging.

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   Apr 12, 2019 · Findings from a 2009 study suggest that head motions during roller coaster rides typically confer a very low risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a 2017 study found that...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Roller coasters can have a significant impact on your heart, neck and brain. Learn what could be happening to your body while you experience the thrill.

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   Our findings show that despite having lower linear accelerations than sports head impacts, roller coasters may lead to brain displacements and strains comparable to mild soccer headers.

8. www.smithsonianmag.com › science-nature › psychologyThe History and Psychology of Roller Coasters | Smithsonian

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   Jul 13, 2018 · This line of research sets out the intriguing possibility that enjoyment of intense physical experiences such as riding on roller coasters may reflect individual differences in brain chemistry. People who have higher levels of dopamine may be more prone to a number of sensation seeking behaviours, ranging from harmless roller coaster rides to ...