Our brains respond differently to happy or sad music.
One study revealed that participants interpreted a neutral expression as happy or sad to match the tone of the music they heard.
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One study showed that people with Alzheimer's disease handle their stressful emotions better when they listen to music.
Other studies revealed that certain types of music may change our perception, and cheerful music can foster creativity.
Music activates the brain’s reward system. This explains why we start feeling happy as soon as one of our favorite tunes comes on.
Music can act as medicine, a mood enhancer and a powerful form of self-expression.
Psychologist Julie Kolzet recommend to create an happy and sad list. She says that in this way we take time to consider about what really matters to us.
"We see the creation or formulation of a resolution as a process, and one that requires us to do some self-reflection...
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