Music has been used for therapeutic purposes since the beginning of cultural history. However, despite numerous descriptions of beneficial effects, the precise mechanisms by which music may improve human well-being remain unclear. Methods: We conducted a randomized study in ten critically ill patients to identify mechanisms of […]
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If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music. “There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does,” says one Johns Hopkins otolaryngologist. “If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the […] Click here to view original…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder “Exposure to an exceptionally threatening event of catastrophic nature” – PTSD! A condition which has been around since the human race began. Early humans would have endured attacks from predatory animals, witnessed atrocities from fighting between tribes or have been subjected to life changing circumstances. Today we contend with warfare, terrorism, traumatic…
Music is part of our life. Music has had deep roots in human culture throughout history. Listening to, enjoying, or playing music sometimes gives us pleasure, sadness, comfort, and even touches us deeply, causing life-changing experiences. Why does music have such a powerful affect on our brain? Click here to view original web page at…
In ancient Greek mythology, the nine muses and daughters of Zeus, king of the gods, presided over music, song and dance. Indeed, the word music is thought to have derived from the Greek word ‘mousike’ meaning ‘Art of the Muses’. Transcending cultures and playing an important part of people’s everyday lives, music has an important…
Seven years ago, when MediMusic Co-Founder and CEO Gary Jones, first began extolling the potential of dispensing music as medicine, this was a question that healthcare practitioners would repeatedly ask him – nowadays, they don’t. He explains why. We have all self-medicated with music at some point in our lives. Whether it is listening to…
Abstract Music is widely used by people of all ages as a stimulant and relaxant to manage everyday situations. Whether to motivate us for exercise or to help us unwind after a busy day, we seem to have an intuitive understanding about the influences music has on our bodies. The body’s responses to music are…
