Here’s what science says happens to our brains when we listen to music
June 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Although there doesn’t seem to be an evolutionary reason for us to have music, it seems as if our brains
Browsing the "Brain" Tag
Five fascinating medical mysteries of music
February 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This is my weekly music column for Global News. -AC] As far as evolutionary biologists can determine, there was no
How remixes of songs take over our brains
February 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Remixes can give a song multiple new personalities, repurposing a single track for many different audiences. And done right, a
Does Music Give You Goosebumps? Then Your Brain Might be “Special”
October 31st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Listening to a good song can bring on all kinds of physical reaction. You may be moved to dance, to
The Ongoing History of New Music Encore Presentation: 9 Things About the Brain and Music
July 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There is absolutely no need for music—speaking in terms of evolution, anyway. As far as scientists can tell, there’s no
Here’s Another Plea for Music Education for Children in Schools and Elsewhere
June 5th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
We know that learning how to play a musical instrument is good for the brain, so why is music education
9 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Strengthens Your Brain
April 15th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Sometime around my tenth birthday, my parents told me that I had to learn a musical instrument. For reasons that
From the Dept. of Duh: Sex and Music Stimulate the Same Part of the Brain
February 9th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
We’ve known for the longest time that a great song and sex stimulate the brain to release dopamine, the body’s
Music and the Brain: Some New Interesting Research
November 23rd, 2016 | by Nerhys
The effect that music has on the human brain never ceases to be amazing. Two new pieces of research have
Scientists Have Found a New Way into the Part of Our Brain That Likes Music
February 10th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’ve always been fascinated by the neuroscience behind music. Why do we like it? How do musical memories differ from
The Neuroscience of Bass, Guitars and More
December 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I’ve always been fascinated by the way our brains process music. There’s no real evolutionary need for us to have
The Spot in the Brain Where Musical Talent Live Has Been Discovered
September 3rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
It stands to reason–I guess–that there’s a certain portion of the brain where musical talent lives. Andrew points us to
Your Musical Tastes Tells Everyone How Your Brain Operates
July 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Can your musical tastes give the world insight into how your brain works? Why, yes. Yes, it can. Your playlists and
Another Freaky Music-and-Brain Surgery Video
June 4th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
YouTube has a number of these videos. Doctors have to go into some poor guy’s skull to do some repairs.
So Classical Music Will Twist My Genes and Improve My Memory?
March 17th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I’ll just quote from Psyblog so the message is crystal clear: Listening to classical music enhances the activity of genes
How Playing Music is the Absolute BEST Thing for Your Brain.
January 30th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Time to pick up that old instrument. And if you’ve never played, it’s time to start. From Brain Pickings
Want to Avoid Dementia Later On? Learn a Musical Instrument Now.
January 12th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Here’s your safety tip for today: learning to play a musical instrument can stave off dementia. Studies on twins show
How Watching Music Videos Can Help Treat Brain Injuries
December 22nd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
It call comes down to watching the patient’s eyes as he/she watches the music video. This comes from Gizmag: Brain
What Does Music Taste Like? (Yes, That’s What I Asked)
December 13th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
We know what it means when someone says you have good taste in music. But let’s turn that around slightly
Cramming for Exams? Then You Might Want to Have Some Classical Music Playing in the Background
December 1st, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Stressed about exams? John from Live 88-5 points to this article from Forbes: A common sight on college campuses is
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 703: Music vs. Your Brain
November 28th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
This weekend on the Ongoing History we go deep into your brain by examining 9 Amazing Things About Your Brain and
This is What Happens to Your Brain When You Listen to Music
September 21st, 2014 | by Alan Cross
A lot happens, actually. I hope this doesn’t take the romance out of everything. From The Huffington Post: Music triggers
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