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Entries from June 28th, 2010

One of the most powerful tools to help Alzheimer’s patients

June 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments · music and alzheimer

Tweet   Alzheimer’s patients have  been using music to help with memory care for many decades now. Alzheimer’s patients especially, respond to the music of their courting years.  Music brings smiles to their faces, songs to their lips, and healing to their minds and bodies.  Both well elderly and frail elderly often respond to music […]

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Can music keep your brain young?

June 26th, 2010 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet Many neurologists and many musicologists and music therapists believe that music can definitely keep your brain young.  We know for sure that listening to favorite music engages the brain and the emotions in a way that causes the brain to secrete the “feel-good” neurotransmitters of dopamine and endorphins. When you feel good, you are […]

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Music and the Mind: Oliver Sacks

June 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet Oh boy have I got a great website for YOU.   This will take you to the website of the famous neurologist Oliver Sacks and his research on “Music and the Mind.”

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Twitter: Can a major-key tune really make you happy? http://bit.ly/abBD5v 30

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Twitter

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Twitter: Components of Healing Music: Ostinato | Healing Music Enterprises Blog: http://bit.ly/dkN61v 30

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Twitter

Tweet chantdoc Components of Healing Music: Ostinato | Healing Music Enterprises Blog: http://bit.ly/dkN61v 30 [Source]

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