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New Research from Stanford on how Brain processes music

December 31st, 2011 · No Comments · music and the brain

Tweet Research published earlier this year showed that listening to music releases the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and sends pleasure signals to the rest of the body. Now findings recently published in NeuroImage offer additional insights into how music affects our neural circuits. In the study Finnish researchers recorded the brain responses of individuals […]

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More info on Music and the Brain: healthy music = healthy life

October 24th, 2011 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet Everyone knows that music makes then feel good.  Generally music makes you feel better than you did before you started listening.  Music often creates good feelings that are so irresistable to me and I have to jump up and start dancing!  Seriously!  My dog looks at me with the most puzzled look! I’ve always […]

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Music and Your Brain: An Expert Explains…

August 30th, 2011 · 1 Comment · music and the brain

Tweet Dr. Daniel Levitan, author of “This is Your Brain on Music” helps us to understand how the brain processes music…fascinating, I think!

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Daniel’s Music: a great resource for disabilities of all kinds

July 29th, 2011 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain, Uncategorized

Tweet I just saw this on the “Today Show” and wanted to share it with my readers. What a wonderful program this is in New York City. I’m sure it could be replicated elsewhere! For centuries, the beauty, power and personal relevance of music has made it a wonderful instrument for the rehabilitation of individuals […]

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Robin Williams says undergoing heart surgery “broke his barrier” and made him more emotional

February 12th, 2011 · No Comments · music and the brain

Tweet  The Hollywood actor famously underwent open-heart surgery early last year, when one of his valves was replaced with that of a pig. Although Robin has recovered now, the star admits the experience hugely changed him as a person, putting him far more in touch with his feelings. “Oh, God, you find yourself getting emotional. […]

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