Tag: brain
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Singing and the Brain: Cognitive and Emotional Benefits of Using Your Voice – Part 2
In our last article, we talked about the ways in which singing can help improve cognitive function in older adults with dementia. But what about the healthy? Does singing act as a preventative “medicine” for the healthy aging brain? This is part two of this article. Please refer back to the previously published article if…
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Singing and the Brain: Cognitive and Emotional Benefits of Using Your Voice – Part 1
We all love to sing, in some way or form, whether you are a choral or a cappella musician, a musical theater actor/actress, or simply someone who loves to sing along with the radio. But how can any type of singing affect the way your brain works? How does it benefit us? This article is…
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Does Playing Music Affect the Brain Differently Than Listening? Here’s What the Research Shows
We’ve thought much about music listening in the past articles, but now it’s time to dive into the brains of musicians. How does being a musician affect the brain differently? In this meta-analysis, through analyzing many neuroimages to find out the differences between the brains of musicians and non-musicians, and how they react to music…
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What Actually Happens in your Brain when you Listen to Music? Here’s What Research Shows
Music – a universal language. Something that can fight across many modern barriers. But how does your brain actually process music? And how can that be useful in medicine? This article is fairly technical – while there is much explanation, as I process these studies, I suggest looking up the basic brain structures and what…
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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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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…
