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·February 8, 2023·5 min read

Musically Active People Have a Slightly Higher Genetic Risk for Certain Mental Illnesses

Musicians and musically active people tend to have a higher genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder and depression, a new study reports.

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·February 3, 2023·2 min read

Grammy Nominees Are a Brainy Bunch: Music Rewires the Brain

Our brains are hard-wired for the benefits of music. Every time a musician practices, their brains rewire by strengthening synapses, building new neurons, and rebuilding the myelin sheath.

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·January 22, 2023·4 min read

Hooks and Earworms: What Makes Pop Songs So Catchy?

Researchers explore why some songs constantly get stuck in our heads and why these "hooks" are the guiding principle for modern popular music.

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·January 21, 2023·3 min read

Exploring the Features of Music That People Fall Asleep To

While most people prefer to drift off to sleep listening to quieter and slower songs, some feel more relaxed when listening to familiar, high-energy popular music.

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·January 19, 2023·4 min read

All in the Mind: Decoding Brainwaves to Identify the Music We Are Listening To

Combining neuroimaging and EEG data, researchers recorded the neural activity of people while listening to a piece of music. Using machine learning technology, the data was translated to reconstruct and identify the specific piece of music the test subjects were listening to.

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·December 23, 2022·5 min read

Music and Ayahuasca’s Role in Treating Substance Use Disorders in Men

Researchers study the positive effects icaros, a type of traditional Peruvian music, in combination with psychotherapy and the psychedelic drug Ayahuasca has on treating addiction.

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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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·December 2, 2022·4 min read

Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Helps Lift the Blues

Beginners who took piano lessons for one hour a week over the course of 11 weeks showed improvements in audio and visual processing. Additionally, musical training helped to boost mood and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

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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 18, 2022·6 min read

Improvisation and Creativity in Professional Jazz Musicians

Professional jazz musicians play certain combinations of notes and "licks" with more constant timing and force than other notes. Findings suggest jazz musicians possess a collection of patterns that are directly grounded in their brains and bodies.

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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.