At its core, we feel music—and now we are closer than ever to understanding why. One reason music has such an immediate impact on us is due to the way it is processed rapidly in the limbic system, the ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD. Like many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Jake Sussman struggled in ...

Hearing just 16 seconds of music helps your brain predict what comes next, shaping memory, emotion, and how songs make sense.

“Music is the medicine of the mind.” That is what American soldier and politician John A. Logan (1826–1886) once said. I kind of agree with it. Being a classically trained mezzosoprano, I know from ...

Working seems especially hard in the summer. As I write this, it’s 73 degrees outside without a single cloud. I catch myself staring out the window for minutes at a time, thinking about reading and ...

A new study found that older adults who play or listen to music frequently have a lower risk of developing dementia.

I sort of hoped Brain.fm was selling snake oil, but I liked it more than I expected to.

Ever heard just a snippet of a song and instantly known what comes next? Or picked up the rhythm of a chorus after just a few notes? New research from the Center for Music in the Brain at Aarhus ...

Studies have shown that music has cognitive, psychological and physiological benefits. Music is a social, physical activity that involves auditory processing, learning and aspects of executive ...

Music affects each of us differently. A few notes can trigger memories, bring tears, or evoke euphoria. It’s universal, emotional, and deeply human. But why? What about music influences us so ...