There is a long-standing debate in the field of music cognition about the impact of musical training and whether formal ...

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Have you ever noticed how a certain song can instantly change your mood? Maybe it lifts your spirits after a rough day or ...

In two separate studies, researchers learned more about the way that our brains respond to music. One study found that brain neurons synchronize with musical rhythms, while the other showed how ...

Children’s bedtime scenes have changed significantly over time. There was once an era when children drifted off to sleep ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

People generally don’t confuse the sounds of singing and talking. That may seem obvious, but it’s actually quite impressive—particularly because we can usually differentiate between the two even when ...

“Music is the medicine of the mind.” That is what American soldier and politician John A. Logan (1826–1886) once said. I kind of agree with it. Being a classically trained mezzosoprano, I know from ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development ...

If eating whole foods, getting good sleep, regular exercise are already in rotation in your longevity arsenal, consider taking up a new instrument. Research that was recently published in the journal ...

Music affects each of us differently. A few notes can trigger memories, bring tears, or evoke euphoria. It’s universal, emotional, and deeply human. But why? What about music influences us so ...