First, let’s talk about the science behind music and health. According to a study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, listening to music activates several areas of the brain that ...

Listening to music can instill calmness and relaxation, as indicated by reduced cortisol levels and lowered heart rate (de Witte et al., 2020). A large-scale review of 400 studies showed that playing ...

As a one-time disc jockey who played easy-listening music, I appreciate Mike Kerrigan’s “Easy Listening = Alternative Music + Time” (op-ed, Feb. 29). He is right: The definition of easy listening has ...

For most of us, listening to music just feels like a pleasurable thing we do because we want to do it — like watching TV or going to a fun dinner with friends. But did you know listening to music can ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say music can reduce stress and elevate mood. Jordi Mora igual/Getty Images Researchers say they have developed an app that creates music playlists to enhance a person’s ...

Anna Fiveash receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Listening to music can enhance our lives in all kinds of ways – many of us use it during exercise, to regulate our mood, or in the ...