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The Mind of a Musician

>> October 3, 2021

Music is more than a fun pastime. Studies show that especially in children, studying music rewires the brain in beneficial ways, giving them an advantage in other cognitive skills. The scientist who’s done much of this pioneering work discusses its ramifications and impact.

topics: Child Development| Education| Music| Neuroscience and Neurology| Science
Rethinking Dementia

Rethinking Dementia (2021)

>> July 11, 2021

Dementia has a much wider range than most people think, and people with dementia are usually functional for years. An expert discusses the course of the disease and how life can still be positive for years before it reaches the late, debilitating stage most people think of when they hear the word “dementia.”

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Ethics| Health Care| Memory and Amnesia| Music| Philosophy and Ethics| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety
Medical Notes: Week of March 21, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of March 21, 2021

>> March 21, 2021

Rich countries are buying all the available Covid-19 vaccine for themselves… leaving poor countries in the cold. Then, have you been double masking? If you haven’t been able to get the vaccine, it could be one of the best things you can do to stay safe from Covid. And finally, you may think that loud music is distracting while you’re driving… but a new study …

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Culture and the Arts| Distracted Driving| Economics and Finance| Government and Legislation| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Infrastructure and Engineering| Masks| Music| News and Headlines| Poverty| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Research and Clinical Trials| Transportation and Traffic Safety| Vaccination| Viruses| Vulnerable Populations
Medical Notes: Week of March 7, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of March 7, 2021

>> March 7, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in the first half of 2020, overall American life expectancy dropped by a full year. Then, a new study finds that one third of Americans are anxious and depressed today. And finally… one way to reduce all that anxiety—listen to 80’s music.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Biology| Covid-19 Pandemic| Culture and the Arts| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Mental Health| Music| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Viruses
Music Therapy

Music Therapy

>> November 15, 2020

Some people are finding relief from mental health issues through music therapy, a combination of psychotherapy and music-making

topics: Behavioral Science| Culture and the Arts| Domestic Violence| Mental Health| Music| Psychology and Psychiatry| Therapy
Perfect Pitch

Perfect Pitch

>> October 18, 2020

New research shows perfect pitch is teachable to adults as well. Experts discuss the implications on all forms of learning.

topics: Behavioral Science| Culture and the Arts| Education| Learning| Music| Music and Sound Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Research and Clinical Trials
Music and Medicine

Music and Medicine

>> February 2, 2020

Pre-medical students have typically majored in science, but some medical schools are finding that liberal arts and even music majors with no science background can do well. Some admissions officers and doctors believe they may even have advantages, given the importance of communications in the doctor-patient relationship. A musician-turned-med student, an …

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Culture and the Arts| Education| Employment and Workplace Issues| Health Care| Music| Science| Technology

Medical Notes: Week of December 29, 2019

>> December 29, 2019

The last three flu seasons have been bad, but there’s a chance this year could be even worse. Then, sleeping too much can be a risk factor for stroke. Plus, more than 30 million people in the United States think they’re allergic to penicillin when they’re not. And finally, if you’re scheduled for surgery, ask your doctor what kind of music she listens to in …

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Culture and the Arts| Health Care| Health Cost| Music| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Health and Public Safety| Sleep| Smoking| Surgery

Medical Notes: Week of December 22, 2019

>> December 22, 2019

A new study showing an injectable could be the answer for people with food allergies. Then, people suffering from depression may find some improvement by taking aspirin or ibuprofen. And finally, if you spend your workday wearing headphones, listening to music… you may be a lot less productive than you think.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Anxiety and Depression| Behavioral Science| Business and Industry| Culture and the Arts| Employment and Workplace Issues| Health Care| Mental Health| Music| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Productivity| Psychiatry| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Surgery| Work
Medical Notes: Week of June 30, 2019

Medical Notes: Week of June 30, 2019

>> July 3, 2019

Eating chicken can be just as bad for you as eating red meat according to a new study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Then, a hormone released during pregnancy may be the solution.

topics: Behavioral Science| Biology| Culture and the Arts| Endocrinology and Metabolism| Hormones| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Medical Research| Music| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Red Meat| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology
Rethinking Dementia

Rethinking Dementia (2018)

>> May 12, 2019

Dementia has a much wider range than most people think, and people with dementia are usually functional for years. An expert discusses the course of the disease and how life can still be positive for years before it reaches the late, debilitating stage most people think of when they hear the word “dementia.”

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Behavioral Science| Ethics| Health Care| Music| Philosophy and Ethics| Psychiatry| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety
Autism and Prodigies (2018)

Autism and Prodigies (2018)

>> May 13, 2018

Behavioral similarities between prodigies and some people with autism have long been noted. Now some researchers are beginning to find genetic links between the two phenomena. Experts discuss findings and their implications for autism treatment.

topics: Behavioral Science| Child Development| Children and Parenting| Culture and the Arts| DNA and Genetics| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Mathematics and Data| Music| Performing Arts| Psychology and Psychiatry
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