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What is unique to humans and songbirds when it comes to music?
What is unique to humans and songbirds when it comes to music?
What is the brain chemical responsible for good feelings and regular bowel movements that is boosted by listening to pleasant music?
What is the brain chemical responsible for good feelings and regular bowel movements that is boosted by listening to pleasant music?
What is the part of the brain responsible for long-term memory storage that is engaged when listening to music?
What is the part of the brain responsible for long-term memory storage that is engaged when listening to music?
What is the effect of listening to music at volumes over 95 DB on mental and physical reaction times?
What is the effect of listening to music at volumes over 95 DB on mental and physical reaction times?
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What is the field of study that researches and documents the connections between music and brain chemistry?
What is the field of study that researches and documents the connections between music and brain chemistry?
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What is the effect of loud music on alcohol sales in bars?
What is the effect of loud music on alcohol sales in bars?
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What is the nature of the connection between music and the brain?
What is the nature of the connection between music and the brain?
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What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?
What is the function of the hippocampus in the brain?
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What is the benefit of music on problem-solving skills?
What is the benefit of music on problem-solving skills?
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Why can listening to old songs bring back forgotten memories?
Why can listening to old songs bring back forgotten memories?
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What is the effect of music on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia?
What is the effect of music on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia?
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What is the potential use of music in therapy?
What is the potential use of music in therapy?
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Study Notes
• Research shows that brain waves resonate with the beat of music, causing breathing and heartbeat to match the rhythm, a phenomenon unique to humans and songbirds. • Listening to pleasant music boosts serotonin, a brain chemical responsible for good feelings and regular bowel movements. • Processing music is one of the few daily activities that engage both hemispheres of the brain, making individuals better at lateral thinking and creative problem solving. • Music engages the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for long-term memory storage, which is why listening to old songs can bring back forgotten memories, even in individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. • Listening to music at volumes over 95 DB can reduce mental and physical reaction times by 20%, and loud music tends to increase alcohol sales in bars. • Music therapy is a field of study that researches and documents the connections between music and brain chemistry, including music as a painkiller and a possible way to kick addiction. • The connection between music and the brain is physical, affecting brain chemistry and body functions, but the exact reasons behind it are still unknown.
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Discover the fascinating ways music affects our brain and body functions, from boosting serotonin to improving memory storage. Take this quiz to learn more about the intricate connections between music and brain chemistry.
