Psychology & Psychiatry
Could going on holiday be a treatment for dementia?
Many of us will have likely heard of music therapy and art therapy—but what about "travel therapy?"
Jun 23, 2022
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News tagged with music therapy
Obstetrics & gynaecology
How listening to music can take the edge off the menopause transition
As researchers continue to seek effective treatment options for menopause symptoms as alternatives to proven pharmacologic solutions, a number of innovative therapies have been shown to improve symptoms. A new study identifies ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Neuroscience
Live personalized music soothes stressed patients during lockdown
A violinist playing a soothing melody tailored to a patient's particular medical condition and personal musical preferences in the hospital can provide "psychological first aid," reports a new Northwestern Medicine study ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Health
Why researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson's
You probably don't realize it when you're listening to your favorite song, but music has an incredibly powerful effect on the human brain. Singing, playing an instrument or listening to music have all been shown to activate ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Music interventions can be effective against stress, says researcher
Stress has become an integral part of our society. Research shows that the negative impact of stress is a major risk factor for the development of physical and mental health problems. It follows that we try to protect ourselves ...
Oct 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using live bees for mental health therapy
Meet Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham, the founders of Half Mad Honey, an apiary at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. They use their hives to help people practice both mindfulness and distress tolerance through apiary therapy.
Oct 8, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Music improves older adults' sleep quality
Listening to music before going to be can improve sleep quality among older adults, according to an analysis of all relevant published clinical trials.
Apr 21, 2021
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Neuroscience
The important role of music in neurorehabilitation: Filling in critical gaps
Music-based interventions have become a core ingredient of effective neurorehabilitation in the past 20 years thanks to the growing body of knowledge. In this theme issue of Neurorehabilitation, experts in the field highlight ...
Mar 10, 2021
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Neuroscience
Calming us down or revving us up, music can be good for the heart
Stuck in traffic, with a nasty storm making a stressful commute even worse, Joanne Loewy reached for the car radio.
Mar 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Music therapy feasibility study proves promising in cancer care
The principles of a music education approach for children show promise when used as the basis for music therapy with adult cancer patients.
Feb 3, 2021
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