What watching sports does to your mind and body, according to scientists
03:56
UP NEXT
Get Sneak Peek at Nicolas Cage in ‘Madden’ Biopic
00:55
WNBA faces fallout after Cunningham's comments on trans athletes
04:23
Sue Bird Unveils 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Roster
04:38
A League of Their Own' legacy inspires new generation of female baseball players
04:31
Jason Sudeikis Talks 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 and Justin Bieber
07:43
Jason Sudeikis Shares What to Expect From ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4
07:50
Cleveland’s WNBA Team Unveils Sirens Name and Logo
00:30
Lindsay Czarniak Talks True Crime Series ‘Game Day Murders’
06:37
Spanish Soccer Star Ferran Torres Talks World Cup Win
03:02
Stadium Staffers Scramble to Stop Squirrel During MLB Game
04:14
FIFA cancels plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity investors
00:27
European soccer teams agree to boycott FIFA over private equity proposal
03:57
Obama Encourages Caitlin Clark as She Faces Controversies
01:32
LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers
01:28
Lebron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
03:05
Lebron James leaves fans and NBA waiting as he picks his next team
02:55
Trump hosts the 2025 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House
02:30
Martha Stewart Dishes on New AI Project, 'RHONY,' Dating, More
09:01
Meet the Female Sports Car Driver Breaking Boundaries in Racing
04:55
Hallie Jackson NOW
What watching sports does to your mind and body, according to scientists
This version of What Watching Sports Does To Your Mind And Body According To Scientists 267973189574 - Breaking News | NBC News Clone was adapted by NBC News Clone to help readers digest key facts more efficiently.
03:56
Copied
Scientists find watching sports raises fans’ heart rates, spikes cortisol, and may even affect cardiovascular health – but researchers say the social benefits can outweigh the risks. From World Cup fever to the Knicks’ title run to a new NFL season, NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal looks at what cheering on your favorite team does to your body.Aug. 7, 2026