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Medical Mysteries of Music 

The Man Who Became a Classical Composer After Being Struck By Lightning

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain Chemistry, Lightning, Neurology, Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks, the great neurologist, died last month at the age of 82. Few people have done more to educate

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Science Says: Bass Players Are More Important Than You Could Know

June 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bass, Bass Players, Neurology

According to a new study, there are very important and powerful neurological reasons as to why we need bass. Danny

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So Classical Music Will Twist My Genes and Improve My Memory?

March 17, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain, Neurology, Neurscience

I’ll just quote from Psyblog so the message is crystal clear: Listening to classical music enhances the activity of genes

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How Music Messes with Our Sense of Time

March 6, 2015March 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Neurology, Neuroscience

I always jog to music because I find that it helps pass the time. When I get in the groove,

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Yes, Drummers’ Brains ARE Different from Everyone Else’s. And That’s a Good Thing.

February 27, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brains, Drummers, Neurology

As a drummer myself, I’ve come to tolerate all manner of drummer jokes. But hang on. It turns out that

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Listening to Music at Work Could Really F**k Up Your Brain

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cognitive Functions, Music Appreciation, Neurology, Neuroscience

There was a time when I had music on in the background all the time. Throughout high school and university,

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How Playing Music is the Absolute BEST Thing for Your Brain.

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain, Music, Neurology

Time to pick up that old instrument. And if you’ve never played, it’s time to start.  From Brain Pickings:

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Want to Avoid Dementia Later On? Learn a Musical Instrument Now.

January 12, 2015January 11, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain, Dementia, Musical Instruments, Neurology

Here’s your safety tip for today: learning to play a musical instrument can stave off dementia. Studies on twins show

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How Watching Music Videos Can Help Treat Brain Injuries

December 22, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain, Medical Mysteries of Music, Music VIdeos, Neurology

It call comes down to watching the patient’s eyes as he/she watches the music video.  This comes from Gizmag: Brain

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How Sound Affects Taste

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music, Neurology, Taste

From the medical mysteries file via Boing Boing: White wine goes with fish and red wine goes with meat. But

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What Does Music Taste Like? (Yes, That’s What I Asked)

December 13, 2014December 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain, Music, Neurology, Psychology, Taste

We know what it means when someone says you have good taste in music. But let’s turn that around slightly

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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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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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