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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Your Favorite Song Might Just Be Your Pain’s Worst Enemy

Researchers discovered that music, specifically individuals' favorite tracks, can reduce pain perception. In the study, participants felt less pain intensity and unpleasantness when listening to their favorite music compared to unfamiliar relaxing tunes or silence.

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·October 5, 2023·4 min read

Harmony in Hearts: Body Rhythms Sync to Classical Beats

A recent study hints at a harmonious synchronization of movement, heart rate, and even the excitement level among audience members during classical concerts. This in-depth exploration into the physical responses of 132 individuals during a live performance of classical pieces unveiled a fascinating cohesion in their bodily rhythms, notably in heart and breathing rates.

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·September 8, 2023·4 min read

Universal Music: All Recognize Dance & Lullabies, But Not Love Songs

While many musical themes are universally recognized, love songs are an exception. The study involved playing music snippets to over 5,000 participants from 49 countries, asking them to classify each as dance, lullaby, healing, or love music.

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·September 2, 2023·5 min read

How Live Viola Music Calms Epilepsy Patients

Patients undergoing testing for epilepsy often experience significant distress when their medication is reduced to provoke seizures. However, a recent study reveals that listening to live improvisatory viola music helps these patients achieve a meditative state, as shown by EEG measurements.

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·August 25, 2023·3 min read

Dance Beyond Disease: Parkinson’s Patients Find Identity Through Performance

Dancing offers Parkinson’s patients more than physical rehabilitation; it provides a transformative avenue for personal identity and self-expression. Researchers discovered that participating in a dance company can profoundly influence the disease-related identity negotiation in individuals with Parkinson’s.

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·August 22, 2023·4 min read

Fine-Tuning Music for the Ears of the Hard-of-Hearing

A recent study highlighted the different music mix preferences of those with hearing loss. Researchers found that hard-of-hearing listeners favored louder vocals and clearer, high-frequency sounds.

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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Decoding Music from the Mind

Researchers played Pink Floyd's “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1,” to patients, recording the brain's electrical activity. The objective was to reconstruct what the patients were hearing.

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·August 8, 2023·5 min read

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

A recent study reveals that everyday pleasures like music and coffee can significantly enhance cognitive performance. Utilizing groundbreaking brain-monitoring technology, the study examined brain activity during cognitive tests under various stimulants, including music, coffee, and perfume.

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·July 31, 2023·3 min read

Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences

Personal music selection significantly improves the motivation, emotional response, and satisfaction of gym-goers. Participants choosing their own music were found to be more motivated compared to those for whom the fitness facility selected the music.

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·July 14, 2023·6 min read

Live Music Outperforms Recorded Shows for Infant Engagement

The magic of live performances is not lost on infants, as new research suggests that live music captivates them more than recorded versions of the same show. Researchers noticed synchronized heart rates and enhanced engagement among babies who watched a live baby opera versus those who viewed the same performance on a recording.

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·July 8, 2023·4 min read

Brain’s Melody and Prose: How Music and Language Affect Different Regions

A recent study reveals how different brain areas are activated when processing music and language. Using direct brain recordings during an awake craniotomy, the researchers observed shared temporal lobe activity for both music and language.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Harmonizing Recovery: Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Music

A 'smart hand exoskeleton', a custom-made robotic glove, can aid stroke patients in relearning dexterity-based skills like playing music. The glove, equipped with integrated tactile sensors, soft actuators, and artificial intelligence, can mimic natural hand movements and provide tactile sensations.

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Your Favorite Song Might Just Be Your Pain’s Worst Enemy

Harmony in Hearts: Body Rhythms Sync to Classical Beats

Universal Music: All Recognize Dance & Lullabies, But Not Love Songs

How Live Viola Music Calms Epilepsy Patients

Dance Beyond Disease: Parkinson’s Patients Find Identity Through Performance

Fine-Tuning Music for the Ears of the Hard-of-Hearing

Decoding Music from the Mind

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences

Live Music Outperforms Recorded Shows for Infant Engagement

Brain’s Melody and Prose: How Music and Language Affect Different Regions

Harmonizing Recovery: Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Music

Mapping the Link Between Personality and Cognitive Decline

Mapping IL-1’s Role in Mood, Memory, and Sensory Circuits

Pregnancy Reshapes Mom’s Brain, Reducing Gray Matter

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