An experiment carried out by Riesenhuber and colleagues has revealed that the brain has a workaround that can be activated ...

Last February, I saw a concert that brought fresh meaning to the cliché “my soul left my body.” In a packed room at Radio ...

A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety ...

Music has the power to affect emotions, memories, and mood, but scientists are now discovering that it may also influence the body in surprising ways. A recent study suggests that certain musical ...

A new study suggests that listening to fast-tempo music, at least 120 bpm, can increase endurance by 20 percent. Here's what ...

For more than a century, pianists and music teachers have argued over whether a performer’s touch can actually change the ...

High estrogen in the brain's memory center may worsen one's resilience against traumatic events, swaying the tendency to develop memory problems or post-traumatic stress in the aftermath, a new study ...

Someone recently asked me what it was like to begin playing the cello as I turned 70 years old—without prior training. Taking a split-second to think about it, I replied, “It’s excruciatingly hard, ...

Some scientists are wondering if we could mimic the energy-efficient processes of the human brain to improve AI systems. A new study successfully used an aerosol jet printer to create artificial ...

Share on Pinterest Is there a magical duration for music to relieve anxiety? A new study may have found a sweet spot. Image credit: Jessie Casson/Getty Images Past research has discovered numerous ...

Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than ...

Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found. Subscribe to read this story ...