Learn why neurodivergent people often replay the same songs or favorite moments. Explore how the neurodivergent mind connects deeply with music for comfort, regulation, and emotional release. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief,…
Why do some songs give you goosebumps? Learn the psychology and emotion behind musical chills and what this powerful reaction says about you. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction…
Earworms are songs that loop in your head without your control. Learn why they happen, what they reveal about the brain, and how to gently stop the loop. By Sergio…
Music has a way of making chores feel less heavy and more enjoyable. Here’s how it helps shift the energy of everyday housework into something more peaceful and satisfying. By…
There’s often one song we always return to—when we’re sad, overwhelmed, or just need to feel something. Here’s why that song matters more than we realize. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
Sometimes words aren’t enough to express what you’re feeling. In those moments, music can speak for you. Learn how songs offer emotional release, comfort, and connection—when you need it most.…
When panic or overwhelm sets in, music can help ground you. Discover how sound soothes the anxious mind and learn gentle ways to use music as a calming tool in…
Some people swear by it, others find it painfully distracting. Here’s what the research suggests about the best way to use it. By Dr. Anna FiveashARC DECRA Fellow (Researcher) Western Sydney University Introduction Listening…
Humans have latched onto rhythms and tunes for millennia. Does all this music have an evolutionary purpose or is it just “evolutionary cheesecake”? By Dr. Katrina McFerranProfessor and Head of Creative Arts and Music…
Neuroscientists found that music cannot only influence your emotions in the present − it can also alter how you remember your memories. By Yiren RenAdjunct Researcher in Cognitive Brain Science Georgia Institute of Technology Introduction Have you ever noticed how a particular…
According to new research, music helps synchronize our bodies and our brains. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer At GGSC’s recent awe conference, Melanie DeMore led the audience in a group sing…
A sad song coupled with a happy movie scene can become strangely memorable. By Dr. Libby DamjanovicResearch Fellow of PsychologyLund University Around one in five American adults manage to squeeze…
Can listening to music change your behavior for the better? By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction People in the United States spend an average of 32 hours listening to music each…
Researchers are discovering how music affects the brain, helping us to make sense of its real emotional and social power. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I still…
Hip-hop might seem like an unlikely go-to genre for those struggling with their mental health, but many people find the lyrics resonate with their lives. A rapper and the two…
Music can’t exist without memory. But, despite the fact that memory loss can be associated with dementia, people living with it are often still able to listen, sing along, perform…
Even the Victorians knew the powerful effect music has on mental health. By Dr. Rosemary GoldingSenior Lecturer in MusicThe Open University Introduction Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It is linked to better mental health, and it…
Composer Max Richter – with his epic, eight-hour-long piece Sleep – aims to be an auditory sandman. By Joseph F. ChandlerAssistant Professor of PsychologyBirmingham-Southern College Introduction By now, you’ve surely heard that Americans…
Music can be used in medical and psychological treatment with surprising – and real – results. By Dr. Kathleen HowlandProfessor of Music TherapyBerklee College of Music When I was a child,…
