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24-Minute ABS Music: The Sweet Spot for Anxiety Relief

New research shows music embedded with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) can meaningfully reduce anxiety, with 24 minutes identified as the optimal duration. In a 2025 PLOS Mental Health trial of 144 adults on anxiety meds, all music+ABS durations (12, 24, 36 minutes) outperformed pink-noise control, with 24 minutes yielding the strongest overall anxiety reduction and comparable results to 36 minutes. This builds on a 2022 PLOS ONE study finding music+ABS best for both somatic and cognitive anxiety. ABS works by entraining brainwaves to a calmer state, not just playing relaxing music. Practical takeaways: aim for about 24 minutes of ABS-enabled tracks (36 minutes also beneficial); seek binaural-beat or ABS tracks; listen with headphones during commutes, wind-down, or midday resets; ABS is a helpful complement to, not a replacement for, existing treatment.

via MindBodyGreen|

#24-minutes #anxiety #auditory-beat-stimulation

health-and-wellness4 months ago•5 min saved

The innate joy and health benefits of singing

The article explores the innate human tendency to sing and its numerous health benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress, enhanced immune function, and better motor control, especially in neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease. It highlights the Vatican's initiative to revive Gregorian chant and emphasizes that singing, whether alone or in groups, is accessible and beneficial for physical, mental, and social well-being.

via The Conversation|

#community #health-and-wellness #mental-health

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Music Engagement After 70 May Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Listening to music, especially with 40 Hz stimulation, can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults, with studies showing up to a 39% risk reduction, and the benefits are more pronounced in individuals with higher education levels.

via American Songwriter|

#40-hz-stimulation #cognitive-decline #dementia

health5 months ago•1 min saved

Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery, Celebrating Musical Resilience

A 65-year-old woman with Parkinson's in England played her clarinet during brain surgery under local anesthesia, demonstrating improved motor control after deep-brain stimulation, and expressed delight with her progress.

via Good News Network|

#brain-surgery #deep-brain-stimulation #health

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery

A Parkinson's patient played clarinet during brain surgery to test the effectiveness of Deep Brain Stimulation, which immediately improved her hand movements and her ability to play, demonstrating real-time benefits of the treatment.

via NBC News|

#brain-surgery #deep-brain-stimulation #health

health-and-science5 months ago•2 min saved

Music That Reduces Motion Sickness by Half, Science Finds

A study found that soft and joyful music can significantly reduce motion sickness, with soft music decreasing symptoms by 56.7% and joyful music by 57.3%, offering a simple, non-invasive way to improve travel comfort.

via Yahoo|

#brain-activity #eeg #health-and-science

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Cheerful Music May Ease Motion Sickness, Study Finds

A study shows that listening to cheerful or soft music can significantly reduce car sickness symptoms, with joyful tunes decreasing nausea by over 57%, offering a non-invasive, low-cost relief method for motion sickness sufferers.

via Good News Network|

#car-sickness #eeg #happy-music

health-and-science7 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Simple Ways to Relieve Motion Sickness

Scientists have found that listening to upbeat or stirring music can significantly reduce car sickness symptoms by activating the brain's reward centers and providing distraction, while sad music may worsen nausea. The study suggests music as a low-cost, non-invasive way to alleviate motion sickness.

via The Times|

#brain-activity #car-sickness #distraction-techniques

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Happy Music May Ease Motion and Travel Sickness, Scientists Find

Scientists found that listening to soft and joyful music can significantly reduce motion sickness symptoms, with brain activity measurements supporting these findings, suggesting music as a non-invasive remedy for travel-related nausea.

via Gizmodo|

#brain-activity #eeg #health

health8 months ago•5 min saved

Brown: Recovery from Mental Illness Is a Slow and Beautiful Journey

The article shares the inspiring story of jazz guitarist Sam Miltich, who battled psychosis and schizophrenia, highlighting that recovery from mental illness is possible through effective management, support, and openness, with music playing a therapeutic role in his life. It emphasizes hope, progress in reducing stigma, and the importance of community and policy support for mental health.

via Star Tribune|

#health #mental-health #music-therapy

health9 months ago•4 min saved

Simple Exercises That Can Protect and Boost Brain Health at Any Age

New research suggests that listening to music, especially with a moderate emotional response, can enhance memory and potentially slow or prevent dementia, offering hope for millions affected by the disease.

via Daily Mail|

#alzheimers #dementia #emotional-response

health9 months ago•0 min saved

Teen Tunes and Memory: Brown Study Finds Music Boosts Dementia Patients

A study from Brown University suggests that familiar music, such as songs from one's past, can provide relief for dementia patients by potentially alleviating symptoms like memory loss and agitation, offering a non-pharmacological approach to treatment.

via The Boston Globe|

#alzheimers #dementia #health

health9 months ago•11 min saved

Memory Choirs and Changing Narratives in Dementia Care

Memory choirs like Giving Voice use singing to help individuals with dementia preserve memories, improve brain function, and foster community, with scientific research supporting music's role in neurological health and emotional well-being.

via National Geographic|

#brain-health #dementia #giving-voice

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Music Therapy Offers Hope and Healing for Cancer Patients

Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering shows that music therapy, involving talk, music, and lyric creation, can significantly improve the quality of life for cancer patients by helping them manage stress and emotions, with benefits comparable to traditional therapy. The therapy's active, collaborative nature allows patients to express feelings and find healing through music, contributing to better emotional well-being and resilience during and after treatment.

via NPR|

#cancer #health #memorial-sloan-kettering

entertainment10 months ago•3 min saved

Billy Joel Opens Up About Personal Struggles and Life Challenges

Billy Joel revealed in a documentary that he attempted suicide twice due to guilt and depression stemming from an affair with a friend's wife, which deeply affected him emotionally. He was saved both times by friends and later channeled his emotions into music, leading to his recovery and continued success.

via Page Six|

#affair #billy-joel #depression