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
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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
How do Nerves Work? – TEDed Video
In this video from TEDed, the fundamental concept of how neurons work is explained in just five minutes. This should help you make sense of how your nervous system works – which is important when considering the science of exercise, practice, and pain (to name just a few topics often discussed on bboyscience.com). Check it… Continue Reading
Learning Pain Science can Relieve and Prevent Pain
Bold claim, I know. But recent research has provided compelling evidence to back it up. Learning how pain works can actually reduce pain. It’s even been shown to prevent low back pain better than specialized core stability exercises! Talk about “knowledge is power” hey? Pretty cool. Pain science might sound complicated and hard to understand.… Continue Reading