Our brains reward us for seeking out what we already know. So why should we reach to listen to something we don’t? Listening to new music is hard. Not hard compared to going to space or war, but hard compared to listening to music we already know. I assume most Americans—especially those who have settled[…]
Chances are you’ve heard that there are several benefits of listening to classical music. But is there any actual truth behind this statement? According to numerous studies, there absolutely is. There are a ton of brainy benefits one derives from listening to classical music. From pain management to improved sleep quality, listening to classical[…]
Volunteers reported enjoying intense exercise most when upbeat music was playing, compared with when they heard a podcast or nothing. Cuing up some Calvin Harris or Macklemore during short, intense workouts might change how we feel about the exercise, according to a useful new study of how listening to jaunty music can encourage us[…]
Listening to music is a great stress reliever, but there are other psychological benefits as well. Learn how you can make the most of what music has to offer. Listening to music can be entertaining, but is it possible that it might make you healthier? Music can be a source of pleasure and contentment,[…]
Can listening to music change your behavior for the better? People in the United States spend an average of 32 hours listening to music each week, an increase of five and a half hours over last year. That’s a lot of time—more than ever before. Has this influenced your behavior or the behavior of those around[…]
A new study suggests that listening to happy music promotes more divergent thinking—a key element of creativity. In today’s world, creative thinking is needed more than ever. Not only do many businesses seek creative minds to fill their ranks, but the kinds of complex social problems we face could also use a good dose[…]
Music: A Stress Relief Tool For All Occasions Music can affect the body in many health-promoting ways, which is the basis for a growing field known as music therapy. However, you can use music in your daily life and achieve many stress relief benefits on your own. One of the great benefits of music as a[…]
Arguably, the most influential person to the upstart of jazz music is Louis Armstrong. He played cornet, trumpet and sang with many bands over his career. His large mouth warranted the nickname he was best known by – Satchmo. He had other nicknames as well, but this one is the most recognizable. It is short[…]