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Every day, millions of children around the world struggle to find their words. Some stutter, some read much more slowly than their classmates, and others are marked as “late talkers.” What if the key to spotting these challenges earlier lies not in speech itself—but in music? A massive new study of over 44,000 people across […]
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You’re in a hospital’s neonatal unit, and a nurse walks in—not with medication, but with a guitar. Wait, what? That’s right. In some hospitals, music isn’t just a background vibe—it’s a full-on therapy. And now, science is catching up to something parents, teachers, and yes, even preschool DJs have long suspected: music might be one […]
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Music, transcending language and culture, is a universal language that resonates deeply with our emotions and beliefs. A groundbreaking study titled “Soundscapes of morality: Linking music preferences and moral values through lyrics and audio” sheds light on the fascinating link between our musical choices and moral values. This research delves into how the songs we […]
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Heavy metal music often gets a bad rap. With its aggressive themes and intense sound, it’s easy to assume that this genre is nothing but noise and negativity. However, a fascinating article titled Psychosocial risks and benefits of exposure to heavy metal music with aggressive themes: Current theory and evidence, published in Current Psychology, sheds […]
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