A number of brain areas change their activity before we execute a planned voluntary movement. A new study by Umeå University identifies a novel function of this preparatory neural activity, highlighting another mechanism ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Before you venture onto frozen ponds, lakes and rivers, it's critical to make sure they're safe, an expert cautions.
Feb 15, 2021
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When reaching for a cup of coffee or catching or throwing a ball, our brain manages to coordinate the movement of no less than 27 joint angles in our arms and fingers. Exactly how the brain is able to do this is a topic of ...
Feb 2, 2021
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A brain region responsible for processing visual observations of others' movements then mapping those movements upon one's own body schema is significantly less activated in children with autism spectrum disorder, compared ...
Jan 29, 2021
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With medicinal cannabis now legalized in many parts of the world, there is growing interest in its use to alleviate symptoms of many illnesses including Parkinson's disease (PD). According to results of a survey of PD patients ...
Jan 26, 2021
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A smile that lifts the cheeks and crinkles the eyes is thought by many to be truly genuine. But new research at Carnegie Mellon University casts doubt on whether this joyful facial expression necessarily tells others how ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Simple vision tests can predict which people with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
Jan 19, 2021
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Our brains experience significant changes in blood flow and neural activity during sleep, according to Penn State researchers. Such changes may help to clean out metabolic brain waste that builds up during the day.
Jan 19, 2021
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We laugh when we see Homer Simpson falling asleep while driving, while in church, and even while operating the Springfield nuclear reactor. In reality though, narcolepsy, cataplexy and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior ...
Jan 14, 2021
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An estimated one in three people report regular sleep complaints. So it's hardly surprising people are more concerned than ever about getting enough sleep. This blossoming interest has seen an explosion of sleep trackers ...
Jan 12, 2021
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