Life begins with music. The human body provides the basic musical elements for the soundtrack to fetal development. The rhythmic pulsing of mom’s heartbeat, the rise and fall of her footsteps, the ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

STORRS, Conn. — Music makes us tap our feet and feel emotions without us consciously deciding to do so. But why? According to fascinating research, it’s not just about your brain predicting what comes ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

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.

“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 ...

A recent article about music is currently enjoying wide circulation. 1 In it, we learn that our brains are hardwired to respond emotionally to music. 2 The author illustrates this concept through the ...

Jamie Foxx – the comedian, musician and Oscar-winning actor – accepted BET’s Ultimate Icon Award this week, and revealed new details about the brain bleed that almost claimed his life in 2023. Foxx ...

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 ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...