The New York Times bestselling author of Real Food / Fake Food delivers a highly entertaining game changer that uses cutting-edge research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. As the global pandemic sidelines teams and fans are sorely aware of what they are missing, Fans reminds us why we love games so much—and what real community means. With witty line drawings throughout, Fans makes a great present for anyone who enjoys sports.