How Rock and Pop Music Help Us Discover Ourselves
In this series on the incredible impact of music on the brain, we’ve learned that it has a myriad of benefits for improved cognitive function as a whole. In today’s post, we zone in on some of the specifically exciting features of rock and pop music that help us to form our own identity, connect with others, process our feelings, and boost our brains to full capacity.
Get Jazzy: The Surprising Cognitive Effects of Jazz Music
So far in this series, we’ve found out that mixing up your playlist can be of great benefit to your brain. In today’s post, we’ll be shining a light on the impressive benefits that jazz music can have on our brain health, our imagination, our mental state, and even within a therapeutic setting.
Your Brain on Electronic Music
Our last post detailed how the refined, steady, and structured forms of classical music can boost our brain function. But what about ambient and electronic beats?
Interestingly, this genre of music has been shown in studies to impact our grey and white matter in a different way, specifically affecting our brain wave activity, but also influencing our moods and cognitive performance. Let’s learn more!
Why you Should Pick up a New Instrument no Matter Your Age
Learning new things. It’s one of the best ways to enrich our lives and promote better brain health at all ages. All new learning is great, but studies have shown that practicing things like language learning and learning to play a new instrument are specifically beneficial. Picking up a new instrument has been shown to cause structural changes within the brain, thus improving memory, mood, and cognitive function. Let’s break it down…
The Healing Power of Music
A lot of us can’t imagine life without a soundtrack. It can uplift us and help us connect to one another. But what exactly is happening in your brain when you listen to your favorite tunes?