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Music and Rewards: How Music Triggers Dopamine in the Brain
Dopamine is your brain’s way of telling you when it enjoys something. You’ve probably heard about dopamine in the media, but what exactly is dopamine, and how does music affect it? First off, what even is Dopamine? Dopamine is a chemical messenger in your brain that helps control feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reward. When…
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Music and Memory: Can Music Actually Help Improve Your Memory in the Long Term? Here’s What Research Says
Music has long captured the attention of neurologists, especially for its potential to improve memory in people with diseases that cause progressive memory loss, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. But can it really help? And can it even be beneficial for prevention? In a study done by the University of Utah School of Medicine, researchers…
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Stress vs. Your Brain: Can Music Defend You? Here’s What the Research Shows
Stress in our everyday lives is a very prominent thing—perhaps more prominent than ever before. But can music help reduce the effects of stress on your brain? Effective stress recovery is important to prevent long-term consequences of stress. Listening to music could be beneficial for stress reduction. In a meta-analysis (read the study here!), 14…
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Does Music Benefit the Brain? Here’s What Research Says
Could music be the brain’s secret defense against aging?Recent research suggests that playing an instrument or even listening to music may do more than just lift your mood; it could actually shield your brain from cognitive decline. Recent studies show that music may enhance cognitive function and promote healthy aging. Playing an instrument has been…
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