News tagged with rhythmic movements

Bird brains follow the beat: Capacity to move in time with music may be connected with ability to learn speech

Even though typical dance-floor activity might suggest otherwise, humans generally demonstrate a remarkable capacity to synchronize their body movements in response to auditory stimuli. But is this ability ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Scientists Identify Transition Between Easy and Difficult Tasks

(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the primary ways in which we as humans can manipulate our environment involves working with our hands, using them to point, reach, and handle tools such as pens, needles, and screwdrivers. ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (17) | comments 9 | with audio podcast feature

Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly

Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0