Aging and Cognitive Health, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.

In October 1984, then-president Ronald Reagan was debating his Democratic opponent, Walter Mondale, when he was asked about his age. Regan responded with his now famous line, “I want you to know that I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth […]

Does “Clutch” Performance Really Exist?, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.

In sports, the term “clutch” describes great play in crucial situations, which contributes to the team’s victory. The opposite of clutch is “choke,” which occurs when a player fails in a big spot. Some players have reputations as clutch players, but others are known as chokers. However, are clutch or choke even real? The notion […]