Neuroscience

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Musical training creates new cerebral ties in children

Musical training creates new brain ties in children. These transformations induced by musical learning could serve as a basis for defining new strategies in the treatment of disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (...)
Sex, drugs and rock and roll, not just a slogan but a scientific fact

Listening to music induces the release of endogenous opioids and this mechanism is essential for experiencing positive and negative emotions in listening to music. (...)
Why musicians can make better, safer drivers?

Musical training improves response time to a simple non-musical tactile, audio and audio-tactile stimulus transferable to everyday situations. (...)
Absence of pleasure in listening to music, or anhedonia to music

The anhedonia for music is the inability to feel pleasantly listening to music. It affects 3-5% of individuals. (...)
How do emotions affect the creativity of jazz pianists?

The functioning of neural circuits associated with creativity is significantly altered when artists are actively stimulated by emotions, according to a brain imaging study of jazz pianists. (...)
Practicing music to maintain one’s motivation to play sports

Practicing music to maintain one’s motivation to play sports, a great way to fight against sedentary lifestyles and improve health (...)
The practice of dance and music and their effects on the brain

Training in dance and music permeates the brain differentially and oppositely. This feature could be used in educational and therapeutic field. (...)