Whether it's in performing arts, sports, or just daily life, we often enjoy watching people move in sync with each other. We tend to enjoy these synchronized movements even more if we've done similar movements ourselves in the past, which is called "embodied experience." While it's clear that we enjoy …
How Different Types of Love Activate the Brain
A recent study investigates how the brain reacts to different types of love, ranging from parental to romantic, using cutting-edge imaging techniques. Researchers discovered that love for one's children triggers the most intense brain activity, particularly within the brain's reward system. The study also reveals that love for pets and nature …
In focus: Regular auditory rhythms can help improve both perception and movement coordination in children at risk for DCD
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common condition in children that affects their ability to coordinate movements and timing. Research has shown that problems with tracking and synchronizing movements to rhythms are common in various motor disorders. Research in a recent article in Scientific Reports with Laurel Trainor (pictured) aims to …
Video from mini symposium June 10th “Your Brain on Art; How the Arts Transform Us” with Susan Magsamen
Susan Magsamen is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab), Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, a pioneering neuroaesthetics initiative from the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This video of her lecture features an introduction with Gunnar Bjursell and …
Video from International Dance Day
On Monday, April 29th, Dance Day was celebrated at Kulturhuset, Stockholm where they highlighted dance for Parkinson's. A video recording with a lecture from Sara Houston and entertainment from Dance for Parkinson's , among others, is available View the video from International Dance day Article about Dance Day on Sveriges Radio's website Sveriges …
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