How music and movement can help kids understand math
Music, movement and arts can help improve mathematical skills for children who find working with numbers difficult.... Read More...
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Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection
Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.... Read More...
Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement
A minimally invasive brain implant is to be tested on humans for the first time. The device, named Stentrode, will be placed in blood vessels in the motor cortex, and researchers believe it will help improve movement and speech for those with a range of neurological disorders.... Read More...
Virtual reality could be used to treat autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s
Virtual reality can help recalibrate time perception and sensorimotor actions. Researchers believe the technology could help in the treatment of ASD, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.... Read More...
It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again
Integrating a myoelectric computer interface device with a customized video game helps stroke survivors to improve mobility and arm function.... Read More...
Memories of Movement are Replayed Randomly During Sleep
A new study reveals hippocampal place cells randomly replay firing patterns during sleep, helping the brain to consolidate movement memories.... Read More...
Movement Impairments in Autism Could Be Reversible
The study suggests motor learning difficulties can be reversed through behavioral training.... Read More...
More is Better When Coordinating with Others
According to researchers, physical coordination is more beneficial in larger groups. The findings could help improve current physical rehabilitation techniques by training patients in groups to improve movement skills. ... Read More...
Rats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines Location
Using augmented reality, researchers discover how rats recalibrate learned relationships between a landmark, speed, distance and time to create a locational 'map' in the brain.... Read More...
How the Brain Prepares For Action
Researchers have identified the neural processes that occur milliseconds before we execute a series of skilled movements.... Read More...
Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia
According to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.... Read More...
How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance
Fitting musicians with motion capture sensors and applying mathematical techniques, researchers discover how musicians communicate non-verbally while performing different pieces of music.... Read More...