New research has found "clear evidence" that listening to classical music in a group setting -- such as a concert hall -- causes a symphony of sorts throughout the body that impacts heart rate ...

The joy of listening to music is shaped by our musical experience as a teen and our cultural background. The pleasure of music is processed in the phylogenetically newer frontal cortex.

Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument — as well as social behaviors like chatting with others — are beneficial ...

Lorandini said exercising, hobbies, activities, meditation, connecting with family and friends, and expressing gratitude are also great ways to lessen stress and improve mood. Music is not counseling ...

It is clear that music holds immense power to move us. A 2015 study found that one key reason behind the phenomenon has to do with the ‘default mode network,’ which is a set of interconnecting ...

The joy of listening to music is shaped by our musical experience as a teen and our cultural background. The pleasure of music is processed in the phylogenetically newer frontal cortex.