A new study shows that music changes brain activity during eye contact, helping people feel more connected and socially engaged.

How” and “why” our brains like music are two separate questions. A recent popular article sheds light on how. Explorations of music’s benefits point us to the whys.

In two separate studies, researchers learned more about the way that our brains respond to music. One study found that brain neurons synchronize with musical rhythms, while the other showed how ...

Harmonious chord progressions strengthen neural activity in social brain regions during face-to-face interaction, promoting biological bonding.

STORRS, Conn. — Music makes us tap our feet and feel emotions without us consciously deciding to do so. But why? According to fascinating research, it’s not just about your brain predicting what comes ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...