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·December 5, 2022·2 min read

Can a Playlist Be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music

A new musical app takes listeners on an emotional "rollercoaster ride", leaving them in a more positive emotional and focused state than when they first started listening to the soundtrack.

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·November 26, 2022·6 min read

Why Certain Types of Music Make Our Brains Sing, and Others Don’t

Music can induce a range of emotions and help us to better understand different cultures. But what is it that makes us tune in to some songs more than others? Researchers say when we listen to a song, our brains predict what happens next, and that prediction dictates whether we like that song or not.

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·November 22, 2022·3 min read

Family Involvement May Lead to Better Patient Outcomes in Psychosis Treatment

Study reveals the benefits of family involvement in treatment outcomes for those who suffer from psychosis.

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·November 22, 2022·4 min read

Changing Feelings Can Boost Creativity for Conventional Thinkers

Looking at emotional situations in a different light can help boost creativity for those who are more conventional thinkers.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

Decoding Six Basic Emotions From Functional Brain Connectivity Patterns

Whole brain functional connectivity patterns successfully classified six basic emotions from neutral expressions.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Why Do Musicians Revisit Their Pain and Doubt in Their Art?

Many musicians use their personal emotional pain and emotional trauma to create their songs. Researchers say exploring trauma via music can help reduce its emotional impact. Additionally, such music allows the listener to connect with artists and accept their own similar traumatic memories.

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·November 9, 2022·4 min read

Was I Happy Then? Our Current Feelings Can Interfere With Memories of Past Well-Being

One reason why happiness can seem so elusive is that our current emotions and feelings can interfere with memories of our past well-being.

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·November 8, 2022·6 min read

Political Events Impact Sleep

Major political events such as elections appear to have a dramatic impact on sleep, alcohol consumption, and emotional and psychological well-being, a new study reports.

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·November 2, 2022·5 min read

Daytime Sleep Enhance Fear Memories of Emotional Trauma and Anxiety

Taking a short nap during the day can enhance memories of disturbing and fearful events, a new study reports.

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·October 31, 2022·2 min read

Different People Interpret Facial Impressions Very Differently

The same facial expression can mean different things to different people.

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·October 27, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Ease Nightmares by Manipulating Emotions in Dreams

Rehearsing positive versions of frequent nightmares before sleep and playing noises associated with positive daytime experiences during sleep helps reduce nightmare frequency, a new study reports.