Music-induced pleasure relies on the engagement of both higher-order brain regions as well as some primitive reward-related areas.

“When we talk about very abstract things such as aesthetic experiences, how you respond to art and to music, the body is always involved there,” said one researcher.

So listening to music you like is important, but what this study could not answer is exactly how clinically effective music therapy may be as treatment for patients with dementia.

How running can help you better appreciate music Ben Ratliff’s “Run the Song” is an ecstatic and eccentric blend of criticism, music, autobiography and philosophy.

Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument are beneficial for memory and thinking abilities, the study noted.

This article looks at the best hobbies that you can try in your free time. If you're not riding, then these are the activities that you can be doing with your time.

BENTONVILLE -- People who love playing and listening to music will be able to enjoy both on the city square next week as part of a resurrected downtown pastime.

Listening to our preferred music can flip it back into gear – engendering a sense of familiarity and safety in the midst of a tumultuous period.

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Researchers say they've developed an app that create a music playlist to help boost your mood. Experts say music should be used along with counseling.