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Music shapes your memory through emotional intensity, study finds

Music can lift your spirits, calm your nerves, or break your heart in a few notes. It can also nudge what you remember, but ...
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'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances

IN 2026. 645 NOW WE ALL HAVE THOSE SONGS WE GREW UP LOVING THAT EACH TIME YOU HEAR AGAIN AND AGAIN THE MEMORIES, THEY START TO JUST FLOOD BACK FOR. SOME, MUSIC CAN BRING BACK THOSE MEMORIES. EVEN WHEN ...
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Tuned to remember: Understanding the link between music and memory

Just a few chords from a song can instantly transport you back to a loved one’s funeral or your graduation day. This demonstrates that music is far more than mere background noise; it serves as a ...
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Senior Spotlight: The power of music in memory care

Music has a profound impact on emotions, memories, and overall well-being. For individuals living with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments, ...
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Songs by Heart links music, memory to improve lives

Jenny Cook, the staff music therapist for the Songs by Heart Foundation, engages with a memory care resident on Nov. 4, 2022 at Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker in Albany, N.Y. Cook helped train ...
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Listening to music immediately after learning improves memory in older adults and Alzheimer’s patients

Listening to music immediately after learning new information may help improve memory retention in older adults and individuals with mild Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in the journal ...