(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Before she studied the plentiful evidence that music can alleviate stress, Ferol Carytsas was a kid who discovered that playing piano made her feel better.
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Imagining a Song Triggers Similar Brain Activity to Moments of Mid-Music Silence
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, according to a pair of just-published studies in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Music-induced Emotions Can be Predicted from Brain Scans
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers at the University of Turku have discovered what type of neural mechanisms are the basis for emotional responses to music.
Why an Early Start Is Key to Developing Musical Skill Later in Life
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Among the many holiday traditions scuttled by pandemic restrictions this year are live concerts featuring skilled musicians.
Virtual Concerts Heal the Spirit
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES (Dec. 22, 2020) — On a recent morning, Wendy Lawson attended an exclusive live performance of “Le Cygne” (The Swan) by composer Camille Saint-Saëns, a piece of classical music known for its use in ballet.
Music Therapy Goes Virtual in the Midst of the Pandemic
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For an older person with dementia, a rousing rendition of big-band music might stir some memories. And when that older person claps or sings along, the brain connection is even stronger.
James Reese Europe in Paris
By Alexsandra Mitchell In the midst of chaos and war, there is peace and joy through music! This image from the NLM’s collections features James Continue reading Source: NLM