Today marks the beginning of National Dance Week here in Canada, so I thought it would be fun to write about the neuroscience of dance! Dancing beautifully integrates complex movement and motor learning, rhythmic musical synchronization, creative emotional expression, and interpersonal communication. Because of this complexity, studying the neural basis of dance is a challenge –… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: brain
Science – that s**t works! Bionic eyes, hands, and more…
While this website is primarily about movement and the science thereof, I’ve decided to start doing my part in popularizing science in general. For instance, when a few good news stories pop up about science, I’ll report them in a new series of articles I’ve entitled: Science – that s**t works! In this instalment:… Continue Reading
Secrets Of The Mind – PBS NOVA Documentary
I remember seeing this during my undergraduate degree in neuroscience. I was absolutely blown away at the time, and it has had a powerful influence on my thinking ever since. It originally broadcast in 2001 – which is a long time in the world of neuroscience – but it’s still relevant today. “Dr. Vilayanur Ramachandran,… Continue Reading
How Does the Brain Work? – NOVA ScienceNOW
I often write about neuroscience on this site. Sometimes I forget that it’s not common knowledge for everyone! For instance, what is the brain, and how does it work? Here’s a great video from PBS – NOVA ScienceNOW with Neil deGrasse Tyson: “How Does the Brain Work?” Get your learn on!!! It’s very well done – entertaining… Continue Reading
Chronic Pain Hope – Brain Changes can be Reversed
Chronic pain isn’t just an injury that won’t get better. Remember: damage doesn’t really ’cause’ pain. In fact, chronic pain is often defined as pain that lasts longer than the expected time of healing. One of the reasons pain persists is that the brain re-wires itself to change pain perception. This is known as ‘Central… Continue Reading