For as long as humans have pounded drums and plucked strings, listening to music has affected people’s sense of well-being, lifting their spirits and — as new research shows — calming their nerves.

When traffic thickens or a tricky turn appears, many drivers instinctively reach for the volume knob before they touch the ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

Knowing the psychological effects of music is important for everyone, especially filmmakers. Curating the perfect atmosphere ...

It’s a common antidote to dealing with anxiety: putting things into perspective. Think again, Deepak Chopra. What does it mean to “put things into perspective”? It’s expounded on from all corners of ...

You’ve experienced it, right? Listening to a song that transports you somewhere you can’t explain. Slow or fast, rock, pop, ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

When Amy Richter was a little girl, her father often traveled for work. He often came home bearing gifts of music and record albums. They bonded while poring over all that vinyl, she recalls, ...

Have you ever seen the game in the photo below before? It’s called Jacks. The game is played by tossing the ball in the air, scooping up the metal jacks with one hand, and catching the ball before it ...

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain ...