Music therapy improves dementia care by reducing anxiety, agitation, and depression, enhancing mood, memory, and cognitive function. Familiar songs trigger emotional and physical responses, potentially strengthening neural connections and supporting overall wellbeing.
A recent study found that a large portion of people’s sung earworms matched the pitch of the original songs exactly, adding new evidence that our brains may retain detailed musical information in ways we never realized.
Left-handed musicians and non-musicians appear to develop atypical brain patterns for language through different pathways, with musicians showing enhanced interhemispheric connections and non-musicians having reduced intrahemispheric connectivity in language-related brain areas.
Listening to classical music is associated with synchronized brain activity in regions involved in sound and emotion processing, with personal music preference linked to stronger neural alignment and potential improvements in depressive symptoms.
A new study finds that older adults retain the ability to recognize and remember new music, suggesting that musical memory remains resilient with age, even in complex, real-world settings like live concerts.
Classical music concerts synchronize the heart rates, skin conductance, and breathing rates of audience members, creating a shared physiological experience. This synchronization varies with music type and is influenced by listeners' personality traits and focus on the music.
New research explores how music could influence patient experiences during intranasal ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression, potentially opening doors to more effective and comfortable treatment protocols.
A recent study found that adolescents reported improvements in cognitive, emotional, and social-relational skills, including critical thinking, self-confidence, effective communication, and teamwork, through participation in a classical music ensemble, despite challenges like frustration and adapting to different music styles.
A new study provides initial evidence that classical music could significantly aid stroke survivors in regaining language skills and enhancing brain connectivity, offering a promising, non-invasive therapy for cognitive recovery.
New research reveals the brain processes music through hierarchical activation, involving the auditory cortex, hippocampus, and cingulate gyrus, to recognize and predict familiar sequences.
New research has found that lower-pitched music makes visual objects appear darker, while higher-pitched music makes them seem brighter, highlighting how auditory cues influence visual perception.
Music composers exhibit more efficient neural pathways and stronger functional connectivity in key brain regions, particularly the orbitofrontal cortex, compared to non-musicians.
Taylor Swift's openness about her struggles with body image and disordered eating has positively influenced her fans, inspiring healthier attitudes and behaviors, according to new research.
Listening to slow-tempo music while eating can make you feel calmer and chew more thoroughly, whereas fast-tempo music energizes you and speeds up your eating.
New research suggests that listening to music after a stressful task can reduce negative emotions and heart rates, particularly in individuals with low levels of neuroticism.