If you think of a TV show episode that you watched recently, how many details of the plot could you remember? Chances are, you'd recall a few moments best—and they'd be the same attention-grabbing ones that would stand ...
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Participating in the Eurovision Song Contest may be linked to an increase in a nation's life satisfaction, according to new research.
May 10, 2018
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When you throw a wild pitch or sing a flat note, it could be that your basal ganglia made you do it. This area in the middle of the brain is involved in motor control and learning. And one reason for that errant toss or off-key ...
Apr 8, 2014
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Imagine receiving homework where the task is to "find a high-energy, pleasant song to share next week" and the goal of the subject is to achieve happiness.
Jul 12, 2016
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Songbirds are providing insight into how a specific set of neurons may guide the learning of vocal behaviors in humans.
Mar 15, 2018
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Researchers and parents have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking the words they hear. But a new study shows that babies also might try to imitate the singing they hear in songs.
Feb 13, 2020
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Adele's new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me. This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably agree it is a sad song.
Nov 17, 2021
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Although Huntington's disease is caused by mutations in a single gene, understanding how it ravages the brain and body has been anything but simple.
Mar 7, 2016
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(Medical Xpress) -- New research from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing has shown that older African-Americans use religious songs in a personal way to cope with stressful life events. Songs long ...
May 24, 2012
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Every year, more than 795,000 people experience a stroke, often resulting in brain damage that impairs their ability to speak, walk, or perform tasks. Fortunately, in many cases, these abilities can be regained through physical ...
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