Music is known to evoke emotions and impact our attitudes. Listeners of music are often drawn to music that will help boost their moods or reflect how they are feeling. For most, extreme music like heavy metal, hardcore, punk, or screamo isn’t a go-to when wanting to get in a better mood. Extreme metal music often gets a bad… Read more →
If you have ever been around a baby or small children, you will notice they love to hear songs, rhythm, or music. Whether they are swaying along to a tune or stomping their feet to the beat, children truly enjoy a musical environment. Research has shown that the effect of music on babies extends past enjoyment. Studies have revealed that… Read more →
Listening to music is a common hobby and pleasure for many people. With so many genres and types of music out there, we all have our favorite artists and song. Recently, it’s been discovered that music goes beyond listening for pleasure. Studies have been conducted to use music as a form of medicine. Take a look at the effects music… Read more →
Music has had a profound effect on the brains of humans, but what about our earlier ancestors? Read more →
Are you left-brained or right-brained? What if I told you the “right/left brain” theory might be bogus? According to research published by Duke University during February of the year, creative people have better-connected brains. In fact, this report states, “Highly creative people have significantly more white matter connections (shown in green) between the right and left hemispheres of the… Read more →
People try all different things when trying to boost brain power. Some use the brain app called Luminosity, some play memory games. However, have you ever considered picking up a musical instrument? Research indicates that musicians have better language processing skills and enhanced working memory in comparison to non-musicians. This means they may have a greater ability to process new… Read more →