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Music and the Brain

Medical Mysteries of Music 

People Who Don’t Like Music Might Have a “Disconnected” Brain

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Music and the Brain, music enjoyment, Research

Chances are pretty good that if you follow this blog, you enjoy music. Many people enjoy music, but there are

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More Proof That Music Therapy is Hugely Beneficial

August 23, 2016 Nerhys 2 Comments Effects of Music, Music and the Brain, Music Therapy

Music and its effects on the human body continue to be amazing. It can be used for so many things,

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Learning Music Could Help With Literacy. Listen to this NPR Podcast

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments literacy, long listen, Music, Music and the Brain, Music Lessons, neurobiology, NPR

Not only is music interesting to listen to, but its effects on the human brain is fascinating. Music can help

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And Now, More News About Music and Your Brain

November 10, 2014November 11, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music and the Brain, Neurology

Last month, I was invited to speak at an event staged by Ontario Shores, a mental health centre on the

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How Music and iPods are Helping Dementia Patients

October 31, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Medical Mysteries of Music, Music and the Brain, Neurology

In April 2013, my grandfather died at the age of 102 1/2. He was in pretty good shape up to

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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RSS The Backstage Project – Sports & Entertainment Podcast

  • Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
    Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
    From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
    Mark Silver
  • Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
    Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
    Mark Silver
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