Music therapy might improve quality of life and emotion regulation in depressed women
Women with major depression experienced emotional and daily-life improvements after group music therapy, though clinical depression scores remained unchanged.
Scientists find genetic basis for how much people enjoy music
Music enjoyment isn’t just about taste or culture — it’s also influenced by our DNA, according to a large twin study.
In fascinating study, neuroscientists reveal the unique impact of nostalgic music on the brain
New brain imaging study shows nostalgic music triggers powerful emotional and autobiographical brain responses, especially in aging listeners.
Brain scans reveal how drum and bass influence music perception
The brain works harder to process music without drum and bass. A new study shows that these elements drive rhythm perception and movement-related brain activity in pop music listening.
Live music experiences create lasting happiness by fostering collective effervescence, study finds
A new study finds that concerts can have lasting psychological benefits. By fostering a sense of deep connection with others, live music events create meaningful experiences that increase happiness and wellbeing, even days after the event ends.
Neuroscientists find beautiful music sparks unique brain connectivity patterns
Does beauty in music resonate differently in our brains? New research using brain imaging uncovers intriguing patterns of neural connectivity that distinguish our responses to aesthetically pleasing and less appealing sounds.
Can music heal emotional wounds? New research suggests it might
Listening to music during memory recall can alter the emotional tone of memories, making them more positive or negative, by activating emotion- and memory-related brain regions. This discovery suggests potential therapeutic uses for reframing difficult memories.
Your personality might determine if music helps or hinders your productivity
Whether music boosts productivity depends on your personality, task, and music type. Extroverts benefit more, simple tasks are easier with music, and calm tunes work best.
Music-induced neuroplasticity: Implications for dementia treatment
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.
Surprising precision: Nearly half of “earworms” match original pitch perfectly
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 appear to develop unique brain pathways for language processing
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.
Classical music enhances mood by triggering triple-time locking in the extended amygdala
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.
Musical memory remains resilient in old age, even for unfamiliar tunes
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.
Scientists observe a remarkable synchronization effect among classical music listeners
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.
Listening to music could enhance some aspects of ketamine therapy for depression
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.
