Why do we like the music we like? Were we born with musical preferences, or did we develop them over time through life experiences? This post, Part 2 of a 3-Part series, explores a theory that ...

Your body and brain heal only when you are feeling safe, including from your own thoughts. Music is a powerful way to ...

Listening to music daily is more than entertainment. It can improve mood, reduce stress, sharpen memory, support heart health ...

Children's early exposure to music can play a significant role in their cognitive and emotional development. From lullabies ...

If you scroll through social media for long enough, you'll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to "A ...

Science is revealing that the right music doesn’t just set the mood—it can actually enhance focus, memory, and even cognitive skills. From lo-fi beats to R&B smoothness, certain sounds help quiet ...

A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their ...

In another new UAB study, 15 minutes of stimulation before a 45-minute session with a physical therapist made lasting improvements in symptoms for patients with Parkinson’s disease. In both studies, ...

More people are falling asleep to curated sleep music each night. We spoke with experts about the best sounds for rest—and why the trend is growing.

A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm. By Rachel E ...

Galen Buckwalter says brain-computer interfaces will have to be enjoyable to use if the technology is going to be successful. Galen Buckwalter didn’t hesitate to get a craniotomy in 2024 as part of a ...