Tag: neuroscience
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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 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…
