How” and “why” our brains like music are two separate questions. A recent popular article sheds light on how. Explorations of music’s benefits point us to the whys.

The adolescent brain, when it’s developing, really locks in not just music, but new experiences and different things from ...

How burnout can affect the brain – and five ways to overcome it - Excessive, prolonged stress can lead to severe consequences ...

Excessive, prolonged stress can lead to severe consequences for both wellbeing and physical health if left unaddressed.

Scientists have discovered a brain pathway that explains why scary sounds can trigger fear before you even understand what you’re hearing.

Harmonious chord progressions strengthen neural activity in social brain regions during face-to-face interaction, promoting biological bonding.

When neuroscientist and musician AZA Allsop discovered research by his Yale colleague Joy Hirsch about how group drumming and musical interaction can affect social behavior, he knew there was a ...

What you eat during pregnancy not only affects you but also your baby. Jessie explains how it can predispose the baby's brain to mental health issues in future.

For urban residents, indoor noise pollution is a serious health risk. Discover how wall soundproofing reduces noise exposure ...

What if one of the most powerful ways to support children’s mental health and self-esteem… was simply teaching them how their brains work? It may sound simple—and it can be life-changing. When ...

Remembering why the heck you went into the bedroom uses not only a completely different brain system called working memory, ...