A study led by the University of Barcelona has identified the process in the brain which strengthens or weakens memories of daily events during sleep. According to the study published in the Journal of Neuroscience , the ...
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Could learning to play a musical instrument help the elderly react faster and stay alert?
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It's never too late to pick up a musical instrument. In fact there are many reasons why it's a great idea, particularly in old age.
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Music is currently played in approximately 50% to 70% of surgical operations performed worldwide. In a new study of 20 operations conducted in the UK, repeated requests—for example, for a surgical instrument—were 5 times ...
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(HealthDay)—The American Medical Association recently surveyed physicians to find what activities they pursue when not in the exam room.
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Does practice really make perfect? It's an age-old question, and a new study from Rice University, Princeton University and Michigan State University finds that while practice won't make you perfect, it will usually make ...
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(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London have found that playing a musical instrument could help the rehabilitation of stroke survivors.
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For many, music is a universal language that unites people when words cannot. But for those who use cochlear implants—technology that allows deaf and hard of hearing people to comprehend speech—hearing music remains extremely ...
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During a normal conversation, your brain is constantly adjusting the volume to soften the sound of your own voice and boost the voices of others in the room.
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A first-of-its kind series of brain studies shows how an adult learning a foreign language can come to use the same brain mechanisms as a native speaker. The research also demonstrates that the kind of exposure you have to ...
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