Several provided documents describe the 'Mozart effect' as the idea that listening to Mozart or other classical music can improve mental performance or concentration.

The provided documents do not explicitly mention Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K.448).

A 2023 MEM-COG study reported that background classical music neither improved nor impaired learning in people with mild cognitive impairment, but that high-arousal music helped those who habitually use music to regulate emotion.

That research is ongoing through 2024 and will use neuroimaging and infrared spectroscopy to identify who may benefit from music in cognitive tasks.

Other reports in the context claim that classical music, including Mozart, can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, improve mood, and lengthen deep sleep phases.

A University of Bath study found that 11 weeks of beginner piano lessons improved audiovisual processing and reduced measures of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults.

Several general articles and reviews in the context recommend classical music or familiar instrumental tracks for concentration and productivity, though effects are task- and person-dependent.

Overall the contextual evidence is mixed: controlled research shows null or conditional effects while observational and applied reports emphasize mood, arousal, and training benefits.

Conclusion: Based on the provided documents, the Mozart effect is described but evidence is mixed; background Mozart or classical music may benefit mood or specific individuals, but clear general cognitive gains are not demonstrated in these sources.

Several provided documents describe the 'Mozart effect' as the idea that listening to Mozart or other classical music can improve mental performance or concentration.

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Does music help you concentrate? Since we spend a lot of time in front of computers trying to finish our work, wouldn’t it be nice to listen to some of music to help concentrate? Well, music lovers, it seems like Mozart and Beethoven could actually help you with your productivity. Beethoven once said: «Music is where the spirit lives, thinks and invents.»

This relationship between music and the brain is an area that has been intensively explored in research. Many studies point to the ability of music to help employees be more productive and help children in their learning process more effectively. University research in France found that students who listened to music for an hour while reading, scored significantly higher on a questionnaire compared to a group of students who read without music.

Your attention span is better when listening to music

It seems that music for concentration puts students in a heightened emotional state, so that they can be more receptive to information. «It is possible that music causes a change in the learning environment and influenced students’ motivation to stay focused while reading, which led to better performance on a multiple-choice questionnaire,» concluded the french research team in a recent article.

But before you start playing any type, you have to find the music that works better for the type of work you are trying to carry do. For example, the classic from the Baroque period is said to do wonders for brain activity when you are studying or writing. But not all classical music is created equal, so dramatic changes and complicated fugue changes may not be as conducive as a smooth piano piece. So if you have to choose a composer, we would say Mozart. There seems to be evidence that Mozart’s improves mental performance: it is called «The Mozart Effect”.

Build a harmonious space

If you don’t like classical, the discreet sound found in ambient music may work well for you instead. What is the purpose of this if you are not at the airport, you ask? Well, for creative purposes, it’s better than emptiness and silence. According to one of its pioneers, musician Brian Eno: “Background music must be able to accommodate many levels of attention when listening, without forcing one in particular. It must be as ignorable as it is interesting ”.

In fact, researchers have shown that a moderate level of noise, such as that found in the environment, can actually get creative juices flowing. Music with especially low-lows or especially high-highs should be avoided. Certain types of jazz instrumental melodies can also get your brain working.

Music without lyrics

In general, if you are doing work that requires writing, you should avoid listening to music with lyrics as the words in a song are especially destructive to your concentration. Since hearing words activates the brain’s language center, attempting to perform tasks related to another language would be like trying to have a conversation while someone else is speaking to you. But, if you are a cartoonist, and you don’t deal with sentence construction, hearing letters may not have the same effect.

Finally, studies show that listening to music you’re already familiar with may be better if you really need to focus. New songs take you into the unknown and your brain will want to listen closely to see what comes next. With the music you are familiar with you know what to expect, so it doesn’t distract you from your work. And if you like the tune you’re listening to try not to whistle it while you work, as that will only distract you.

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Dementia in the elderly is an incurable disease. It is easy for patients to become isolated, because they will feel isolated and helpless about their own uselessness, and they are used to being alone in order to avoid embarrassment.
In the latter stages, they often lose the ability to communicate with people around them.
It is very painful for the patients themselves and the caregivers and family members who care for them.
In recent years, it has been found that music therapy can intervene and make up for this lack of progress.
It also increases the patient ’ s engagement with the surrounding environment and reduces many neurological symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and unexplained tantrums.
In other words, when people with dementia are unable to connect with their loved ones, that is, when they are unable to speak their language, music is the last bridge to interact with each other.
Q1: Do people with dementia have special feelings about music?
A1: According to nearly a decade of research by the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University, it has been found that even though people with dementia lose language and other memories, memories related to music often remain in the brain.
This is because areas of the brain involved in musical memory (e.g., the cerebellum) are not affected until late in the disease process.
Familiar music can help people with dementia recover certain aspects of their memory, make them feel calm, and greatly improve their mood.
Q2: Why do people with dementia remember their favorite songs?
A2: Although suffering from severe dementia, it means that a person has very little memory of their past.
Even if you can ’ t remember your son ’ s name, familiar songs that you ’ ve heard and sung will always come to mind.
Q3: In addition to music, is listening to the radio good for elderly people with dementia?
A3: In fact, the radio can not only provide good music, but also play emotional dialogue, which can truly relieve the loneliness of the dementia patient and bring comfort and peace.
Q4: How do people with dementia react to music?
A4: According to the research of clinical psychiatrists, it is found that people with dementia who are generally slow to respond to music, especially to their favorite music.
Hearing a familiar concert naturally shows a pleasant response, such as smiling or moving your body or even starting to dance.
And it seems to produce a unique and powerful stimulus response to familiar music that awakens the patient ’ s past personal and social connections.
In theory, if music can evoke memories, it may also help patients evoke other memories or related memories of that period.
In several studies, it has been consistently found that music tends to evoke more positive and positive memories from life than other clues.
Q5: Can music also prevent cognitive decline?
A5: Playing and listening to music can help slow the decline of cognitive function in older adults, according to a new study in Medical Journal Today.
Active note vibrations increase gray matter in certain areas of the brain and increase the plasticity of brain cells. Although music does not reverse or prevent brain cell shrinkage due to aging, it can slow cognitive decline.
Q6: What kind of music is most helpful?
A6: Studies have proved that classical music is the best choice.
The International Institute of Science calls this phenomenon the "Mozart effect."
It is recommended to listen to classical music such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and other famous composers.
Classical music seems to move the brain more easily than other music, is best suited for concentration, and is more able to produce substantial effects in absorbing new information.
Q7: Do musicians suffer from dementia?
A7: According to the International Institute of Science, a study of twins reported that musicians have a 64% lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
The analysis of two other studies found that musicians had an average 59% lower risk of dementia.
Training and performance, which can be attributed to music, stimulates the brain and improves its ability to respond to the outside world.
Q8: Which organ is most stimulated by music?
A8: Although most activities such as visual art, computing, and language are mainly only half of the brain.
But music is one of the few that can pass through the auditory nerve and stimulate neurons on both sides of the brain at the same time.
Q9: How does music react in the brain?
A9: Music can promote the production of hormones dopamine and serotonin in the brain.
These are neurotransmitters that increase the sense of pleasure and ease.
There is also the so-called love hormone - oxytocin.
At the same time, research evidence shows that music can help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, instantly relieving feelings of anxiety and depression.
Q10: How long does the music last?
A10: It ’ s a concern that in people with dementia, music can improve mood, behavior, and in some cases cognitive function, which, according to the Clinical Psychiatric Society, lasts for hours or even days after the music stops.
Q11: Can people without dementia benefit from music?
A11: A recent study suggests that playing an instrument and actively listening to music can help slow cognitive decline in people aged 62-78.
This study once again determined that musical activity increases the gray matter in many areas of the brain. Gray matter is an essential nerve tissue in the brain and spinal cord.
In particular, it plays an important role in psychology, memory, mood and movement. The increase in gray matter also increases the plasticity of the brain ’ s nerves – the brain ’ s ability to reconnect itself, which is important for learning cognition and memory preservation.
In addition to actively playing music, the 2023 study also showed that long-term music training, regardless of the age of the participants, can bring potential functional benefits to the brain and help keep the brain young and slow down aging.
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The beneficial effects of music on memory may depend on how it is listened to

The initial results of the study of the 'Mozart effect' on neurodegeneration show that listening to classical music in the background has no benefits for learning
The research has been carried out with people experiencing mild cognitive impairment, and it did find individual differences when listening to 'high-arousal' music

Listening to 'high-arousal' music could have a positive effect on memory for people who are accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator (Image: Clem Onojeghuo, Unsplash)

Given the lack of effective treatments to counteract cognitive impairment, background music has traditionally been proposed as a possible therapeutic alternative for improving memory-related tasks. Its effect has long been the focus of debate, but this relationship has now been found to be possibly determined by new interindividual parameters, which means that it may be more complex than was previously thought. This is shown by research led by Marco Calabria, a researcher in the Cognitive Neurolab group of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), who is now considering new experiments.

The initial results of the Mozart effect and memory in patients with cognitive impairment (MEM-COG) study, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, suggest that listening to background classical music while performing memory tasks neither improves nor impairs learning levels among people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, listening to more 'high-arousal' music was found to have a possible positive effect on people who are accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator in their everyday lives, which suggests there is potential for further hypotheses and research.

The study, which has been published as open access in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, was carried out with patients at the neuropsychology unit of Barcelona's Hospital de Sant Pau, and involved researchers at the hospital, Montreal's Concordia University and Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute.

There is no universal effect

"We found no general impact concerning the effect of music in terms of whether it had positive or negative effects on learning in cases of MCI, but we did find that it would be modulated for each individual. If people regularly use music as an emotional regulator in their daily life, such as to help them remain calm or for company, they will find it easier to obtain further benefits from music when they have to learn something new," explained Calabria, who has a PhD in Psychobiology.

The subjects of the study were people with mild amnestic cognitive impairment, i.e. they have memory problems as a result of an onset of neurodegeneration that is more specific in the parts of the brain dealing with aspects of learning and memory. The experiments consisted of observing 24 photographs of human faces. Participants were instructed to memorize them, and 10 minutes later, they were asked to look at a new series containing the previous 24 images and 24 new ones, in order to attempt to identify the ones that they had already seen.

A classical choice

The first test was performed with the subjects listening to classical music in the information consolidation phase but not in the recovery phase, while in the second exercise it was repeated with the auditory stimulus during both phases. However, no significant differences were observed in terms of results.

Classical music was used in these exercises because "it's a type of music that falls between relaxing and arousing, and has proven to be the most effective for enhancing memory". Furthermore, the fact that it is instrumental reduces the interference (that can come from lyrics) with the content that the participants have to learn in the memory task.

A ray of light

However, Calabria's team wanted to carry out a third experiment using popular music which was considered arousing rather than relaxing, and after a preliminary study, they used an instrumental version of Un rayo de sol (A ray of light), by the group Los Diablos. In that experiment, according to Calabria, the results suggested that "the use of music as a strategy for mood regulation is associated with better performance in memory tasks."

Ongoing research

This finding opens up the possibility of further research to continue exploring the role of interindividual preferences and attitudes towards music among patients with MCI. The group plans to continue the project until late 2024.

During this time, it will investigate whether background music could be more useful in other cognitive domains, such as in attention and concentration in patients with Parkinson's disease. The experiments will also involve the use of a new infrared spectroscopy device in the Neuro Lab, one of the recently opened new laboratories at the UOC, which will show the activation at the cerebral level while cognitive processes are taking place. This will help to determine whether or not there are any alterations in the brain's modulation, in which areas this takes place, and whether it depends on the type of person studied, regardless of the level of response to music.

In overall terms, this will help to find a type of marker which determines the people most likely to benefit from music in cognitive tasks. "The more we know about how background music shapes cognitive processes, the better the use we can make of music as a therapeutic tool in cognitive stimulation," concluded Calabria, an expert in the study of cognitive processes and a member of teaching staff on the UOC's Master's Degree in Neuropsychology.

This research project receives funding from the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Government of Spain, and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3, Good health and well-being.

Reference article:

Calabria, Marco et al. 'Background Music and Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Role of Interindividual Differences'. 1 Jan. 2023: 815 – 829. DOI: 10.3233/JAD-221051

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A 2023 MEM-COG study reported that background classical music neither improved nor impaired learning in people with mild cognitive impairment, but that high-arousal music helped those who habitually use music to regulate emotion.

That research is ongoing through 2024 and will use neuroimaging and infrared spectroscopy to identify who may benefit from music in cognitive tasks.

Other reports in the context claim that classical music, including Mozart, can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, improve mood, and lengthen deep sleep phases.

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Why do you think the Olympic competitions are held in silence (not counting the support of the fans)?
And all because music can really improve athletic performance.
The effect of music on the effectiveness of sports training has been studied for a long time, in the last 15 years there has been a cascade of research that has proven that music contributes to a range of psychological and psychophysical benefits that can contribute to improved athletic performance.
No wonder athletes prefer to train under their favorite tracks.
Under the music, the loads are perceived less intense, and the weights seem less heavy.
Music distracts people from pain and fatigue, improves mood, increases endurance.
Listening to music, people run farther, cycle longer, and swim faster than normal, often without realizing it.
This was written about ten years ago.
Kostas Karageorgis, one of the world ’ s leading experts on the psychology of music for exercise, wrote that music can be seen as “a type of legal performance-enhancing drug. ”
This is confirmed by another study by Norwegian scientists.
Especially for this study, students of the University of Music wrote a track (in the style of electronic or techno music), which was played at a normal pace, and then at a fast pace.
The experiment was conducted on young soldiers: 23 men and 17 women trained either in complete silence or to a completely new electronic music for them.
This study confirmed the assumptions of scientists: those who listened to music (no matter at a fast pace or normal), were more “charged ”, ready for competition, showed better results on the rowing simulator.
That is, listening to music before the competition can really improve the results.
The style of "techno" was also studied by researchers from the Australian National Institute in Canberra.
In their opinion, “techno ” improved memory, significantly increased the speed of thinking, helped to build associations faster and easier to endure heavy physical exertion.
And this music stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, as if you have just eaten sweet and fatty foods.
Scientists believe that this helps reduce anxiety.
No, we are not asking you to change your musical preferences!
After all, every genre has its pluses.
CLASSIC REMOVES VOLTAGE, IMPROVES HEART
German surgeon, part-time organist, Professor of Ruhr University Hans Joachim Trappé proved that classics, in particular the music of Bach and Mozart, can reduce the heart rate and improve the psycho-emotional background.
He believes that in addition to conventional therapy, music can significantly accelerate the rehabilitation of people after surgery.
And the classic relieves tension after hard mental work.
It even lowers blood pressure.
It was tested at the University of California.
Also, scientists have proved that the classics affect the cerebral cortex and stimulate the thought process, imagination.
Classical music before bedtime is especially useful, according to researchers from Semmelweis University in Budapest proved.
It will make the deep phase of sleep longer, even able to get rid of insomnia!
Sleep will become deeper if in the music track the sound of rain, sea or just white noise is applied to the composition.
HEAVY ROCK HELPS TO REDUCE STRESS
An inhuman experiment was conducted at the Australian University of Queensland: first, people were annoyed by asking them stupid or uncomfortable questions, and then half of the annoyed people were closed in complete silence, and the second half was given punk rock or metal for 10 minutes.
And they found that those who listened to aggressive metal, the level of hostility and stress was almost half as low as those who sat in complete silence and digested thoughts.
Those who listened to music were scanned for an MRI.
And here's what's interesting: in women, rock activates the parts of the brain responsible for controlling emotions, and in men it creates the illusion of an outburst of aggression.
Psychologists have concluded that listening to this genre is the most environmentally friendly way to quickly relieve stress.
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In pop music, there is always a clear rhythm, it kind of introduces the brain into a state of “unconscious memorization ”.
Why do you think, even after 20 years, you remember the pop songs of the groups “Na-na ”,“ Brilliant ” and so on?
And children ’ s songs and at all firmly settled in the head (and now amicably: “Together fun to walk across the expanses! ”)
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And about the benefits of relaxation music for relaxation and tranquility and all written volumes.
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A University of Bath study found that 11 weeks of beginner piano lessons improved audiovisual processing and reduced measures of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults.

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It turned out that classes on this musical instrument contribute to improving the processing of information by the brain and raise mood.
The findings of the work are reported in the journal Scientific Reports, reports Day.Az with reference to Gazeta.ru.
During the study, the researchers followed 31 adult participants for 11 weeks, who were divided into two groups: the first was engaged in music, and the second only listened to it.
The subjects in the first group were taught to play the piano for only one hour a week, and previously they had no musical experience.
Volunteers from the second group at this time listened to music or used it for homework.
The authors noticed that a few weeks after the start of the experiment, people ’ s ability to process multisensory information (visual and audio) improved significantly.
In practice, this is useful for almost any type of activity, from driving a car to finding someone in a crowd or watching TV.
Thanks to music education, audiovisual processing of information has become more accurate in performing other tasks.
Those who received piano lessons performed better in appropriate trials, in which they were asked to determine whether sound and visual "events" occurred simultaneously.
In addition, such participants had reduced manifestations of depression, anxiety and stress.
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Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, with its ability to stimulate emotions and connect people on a deep level. Beyond its entertainment value, music has also been suggested to have various benefits, including its potential to boost productivity. But does listening to music really enhance work productivity or is it just a myth?

Studies have shown that music can indeed have a positive impact on work performance, but the effects may vary depending on the nature of the task and personal preferences. For some individuals, listening to instrumental music or melodies without lyrics can create a conducive environment for concentration and focus. The absence of lyrics may limit potential distractions, allowing the mind to delve into the task at hand with greater ease.

On the other hand, complex and cognitively demanding tasks may require a quieter environment devoid of any auditory stimuli. In such cases, music with lyrics or faster beats may hinder concentration and hinder performance. The brain may struggle to process both the language in the lyrics and the task simultaneously, leading to decreased productivity.

Furthermore, the type of music also plays a crucial role in its impact on productivity. Different genres and tempos can evoke a range of emotions, affecting focus and motivation. For instance, classical music has long been praised for its ability to induce relaxation and mental clarity, making it popular among students and professionals alike. Upbeat and energetic music, such as pop or electronic beats, may provide a burst of energy and motivation for more mundane or repetitive tasks.

In conclusion, music can indeed enhance work productivity, but the effects are not universal. It largely depends on the individual’s personal preferences, the nature of the task at hand, and the type of music being listened to. Experimentation is key to finding the right balance between background music that aids concentration and one that may disrupt focus. So, the next time you find yourself zoning out during a tedious task, consider putting on some music that aligns with your work goals and see if it makes a difference.

Overall the contextual evidence is mixed: controlled research shows null or conditional effects while observational and applied reports emphasize mood, arousal, and training benefits.

Conclusion: Based on the provided documents, the Mozart effect is described but evidence is mixed; background Mozart or classical music may benefit mood or specific individuals, but clear general cognitive gains are not demonstrated in these sources.


The term "Mozart effect" is used in popular and scientific discussion to describe the idea that listening to Mozart's music can improve mental performance.

Several articles and summaries in the provided context report that listening to classical music, and Mozart in particular, is associated with improved concentration and productivity during tasks such as reading and studying.

A published research project (MEM-COG) reported that in people with mild cognitive impairment, background classical music neither improved nor impaired learning overall.

The MEM-COG study also found that listening to more arousing popular instrumental music could benefit people who habitually use music to regulate their emotions.

Press summaries in the context describe studies reporting that classical music can reduce heart rate and blood pressure and improve psycho-emotional state.

One document reports that in people with dementia, familiar music often remains accessible and can evoke memories, improve mood, and increase engagement because some brain areas involved in musical memory are affected later in disease progression.

That same document states that playing and listening to music has been reported to slow cognitive decline, increase gray matter in some brain areas, and increase neural plasticity according to recent studies and reviews.

A University of Bath study reported that 11 weeks of beginner piano lessons improved multisensory (audio‑visual) processing accuracy and reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress compared with listening only.

Research summarised in the context shows that music can increase arousal and dopamine release, reduce perceived effort, and improve physical performance during exercise or training.

Several sources in the provided material caution that effects depend on music type, task demands, and personal preference, and they commonly recommend instrumental, familiar, or Baroque-style pieces and avoiding music with lyrics for concentration tasks.

Taken together, the documents in the context present mixed, context-dependent evidence rather than a universally replicated cognitive boost from listening to Mozart or classical music.

For an elementary classroom, the contextual sources support trying instrumental or familiar classical music during breaks or low-intensity activities as a low-risk strategy to potentially improve mood and concentration while observing students for individual differences in response.

In the documents provided, the 'Mozart effect' is presented as a popular idea with some supporting anecdotes and small studies, but controlled research results are mixed and benefits appear to depend on individual differences and context.

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Does music help you concentrate? Since we spend a lot of time in front of computers trying to finish our work, wouldn’t it be nice to listen to some of music to help concentrate? Well, music lovers, it seems like Mozart and Beethoven could actually help you with your productivity. Beethoven once said: «Music is where the spirit lives, thinks and invents.»

This relationship between music and the brain is an area that has been intensively explored in research. Many studies point to the ability of music to help employees be more productive and help children in their learning process more effectively. University research in France found that students who listened to music for an hour while reading, scored significantly higher on a questionnaire compared to a group of students who read without music.

Your attention span is better when listening to music

It seems that music for concentration puts students in a heightened emotional state, so that they can be more receptive to information. «It is possible that music causes a change in the learning environment and influenced students’ motivation to stay focused while reading, which led to better performance on a multiple-choice questionnaire,» concluded the french research team in a recent article.

But before you start playing any type, you have to find the music that works better for the type of work you are trying to carry do. For example, the classic from the Baroque period is said to do wonders for brain activity when you are studying or writing. But not all classical music is created equal, so dramatic changes and complicated fugue changes may not be as conducive as a smooth piano piece. So if you have to choose a composer, we would say Mozart. There seems to be evidence that Mozart’s improves mental performance: it is called «The Mozart Effect”.

Build a harmonious space

If you don’t like classical, the discreet sound found in ambient music may work well for you instead. What is the purpose of this if you are not at the airport, you ask? Well, for creative purposes, it’s better than emptiness and silence. According to one of its pioneers, musician Brian Eno: “Background music must be able to accommodate many levels of attention when listening, without forcing one in particular. It must be as ignorable as it is interesting ”.

In fact, researchers have shown that a moderate level of noise, such as that found in the environment, can actually get creative juices flowing. Music with especially low-lows or especially high-highs should be avoided. Certain types of jazz instrumental melodies can also get your brain working.

Music without lyrics

In general, if you are doing work that requires writing, you should avoid listening to music with lyrics as the words in a song are especially destructive to your concentration. Since hearing words activates the brain’s language center, attempting to perform tasks related to another language would be like trying to have a conversation while someone else is speaking to you. But, if you are a cartoonist, and you don’t deal with sentence construction, hearing letters may not have the same effect.

Finally, studies show that listening to music you’re already familiar with may be better if you really need to focus. New songs take you into the unknown and your brain will want to listen closely to see what comes next. With the music you are familiar with you know what to expect, so it doesn’t distract you from your work. And if you like the tune you’re listening to try not to whistle it while you work, as that will only distract you.

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In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer ’ s disease.
Dementia in the elderly is an incurable disease. It is easy for patients to become isolated, because they will feel isolated and helpless about their own uselessness, and they are used to being alone in order to avoid embarrassment.
In the latter stages, they often lose the ability to communicate with people around them.
It is very painful for the patients themselves and the caregivers and family members who care for them.
In recent years, it has been found that music therapy can intervene and make up for this lack of progress.
It also increases the patient ’ s engagement with the surrounding environment and reduces many neurological symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and unexplained tantrums.
In other words, when people with dementia are unable to connect with their loved ones, that is, when they are unable to speak their language, music is the last bridge to interact with each other.
Q1: Do people with dementia have special feelings about music?
A1: According to nearly a decade of research by the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University, it has been found that even though people with dementia lose language and other memories, memories related to music often remain in the brain.
This is because areas of the brain involved in musical memory (e.g., the cerebellum) are not affected until late in the disease process.
Familiar music can help people with dementia recover certain aspects of their memory, make them feel calm, and greatly improve their mood.
Q2: Why do people with dementia remember their favorite songs?
A2: Although suffering from severe dementia, it means that a person has very little memory of their past.
Even if you can ’ t remember your son ’ s name, familiar songs that you ’ ve heard and sung will always come to mind.
Q3: In addition to music, is listening to the radio good for elderly people with dementia?
A3: In fact, the radio can not only provide good music, but also play emotional dialogue, which can truly relieve the loneliness of the dementia patient and bring comfort and peace.
Q4: How do people with dementia react to music?
A4: According to the research of clinical psychiatrists, it is found that people with dementia who are generally slow to respond to music, especially to their favorite music.
Hearing a familiar concert naturally shows a pleasant response, such as smiling or moving your body or even starting to dance.
And it seems to produce a unique and powerful stimulus response to familiar music that awakens the patient ’ s past personal and social connections.
In theory, if music can evoke memories, it may also help patients evoke other memories or related memories of that period.
In several studies, it has been consistently found that music tends to evoke more positive and positive memories from life than other clues.
Q5: Can music also prevent cognitive decline?
A5: Playing and listening to music can help slow the decline of cognitive function in older adults, according to a new study in Medical Journal Today.
Active note vibrations increase gray matter in certain areas of the brain and increase the plasticity of brain cells. Although music does not reverse or prevent brain cell shrinkage due to aging, it can slow cognitive decline.
Q6: What kind of music is most helpful?
A6: Studies have proved that classical music is the best choice.
The International Institute of Science calls this phenomenon the "Mozart effect."
It is recommended to listen to classical music such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and other famous composers.
Classical music seems to move the brain more easily than other music, is best suited for concentration, and is more able to produce substantial effects in absorbing new information.
Q7: Do musicians suffer from dementia?
A7: According to the International Institute of Science, a study of twins reported that musicians have a 64% lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
The analysis of two other studies found that musicians had an average 59% lower risk of dementia.
Training and performance, which can be attributed to music, stimulates the brain and improves its ability to respond to the outside world.
Q8: Which organ is most stimulated by music?
A8: Although most activities such as visual art, computing, and language are mainly only half of the brain.
But music is one of the few that can pass through the auditory nerve and stimulate neurons on both sides of the brain at the same time.
Q9: How does music react in the brain?
A9: Music can promote the production of hormones dopamine and serotonin in the brain.
These are neurotransmitters that increase the sense of pleasure and ease.
There is also the so-called love hormone - oxytocin.
At the same time, research evidence shows that music can help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, instantly relieving feelings of anxiety and depression.
Q10: How long does the music last?
A10: It ’ s a concern that in people with dementia, music can improve mood, behavior, and in some cases cognitive function, which, according to the Clinical Psychiatric Society, lasts for hours or even days after the music stops.
Q11: Can people without dementia benefit from music?
A11: A recent study suggests that playing an instrument and actively listening to music can help slow cognitive decline in people aged 62-78.
This study once again determined that musical activity increases the gray matter in many areas of the brain. Gray matter is an essential nerve tissue in the brain and spinal cord.
In particular, it plays an important role in psychology, memory, mood and movement. The increase in gray matter also increases the plasticity of the brain ’ s nerves – the brain ’ s ability to reconnect itself, which is important for learning cognition and memory preservation.
In addition to actively playing music, the 2023 study also showed that long-term music training, regardless of the age of the participants, can bring potential functional benefits to the brain and help keep the brain young and slow down aging.
(The author is a practicing physician in the Greater Washington area)
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Several articles and summaries in the provided context report that listening to classical music, and Mozart in particular, is associated with improved concentration and productivity during tasks such as reading and studying.

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Content: Can Listening to Music Enhance Your Work Productivity?

Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, with its ability to stimulate emotions and connect people on a deep level. Beyond its entertainment value, music has also been suggested to have various benefits, including its potential to boost productivity. But does listening to music really enhance work productivity or is it just a myth?

Studies have shown that music can indeed have a positive impact on work performance, but the effects may vary depending on the nature of the task and personal preferences. For some individuals, listening to instrumental music or melodies without lyrics can create a conducive environment for concentration and focus. The absence of lyrics may limit potential distractions, allowing the mind to delve into the task at hand with greater ease.

On the other hand, complex and cognitively demanding tasks may require a quieter environment devoid of any auditory stimuli. In such cases, music with lyrics or faster beats may hinder concentration and hinder performance. The brain may struggle to process both the language in the lyrics and the task simultaneously, leading to decreased productivity.

Furthermore, the type of music also plays a crucial role in its impact on productivity. Different genres and tempos can evoke a range of emotions, affecting focus and motivation. For instance, classical music has long been praised for its ability to induce relaxation and mental clarity, making it popular among students and professionals alike. Upbeat and energetic music, such as pop or electronic beats, may provide a burst of energy and motivation for more mundane or repetitive tasks.

In conclusion, music can indeed enhance work productivity, but the effects are not universal. It largely depends on the individual’s personal preferences, the nature of the task at hand, and the type of music being listened to. Experimentation is key to finding the right balance between background music that aids concentration and one that may disrupt focus. So, the next time you find yourself zoning out during a tedious task, consider putting on some music that aligns with your work goals and see if it makes a difference.

A published research project (MEM-COG) reported that in people with mild cognitive impairment, background classical music neither improved nor impaired learning overall.

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The beneficial effects of music on memory may depend on how it is listened to

The initial results of the study of the 'Mozart effect' on neurodegeneration show that listening to classical music in the background has no benefits for learning
The research has been carried out with people experiencing mild cognitive impairment, and it did find individual differences when listening to 'high-arousal' music

Listening to 'high-arousal' music could have a positive effect on memory for people who are accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator (Image: Clem Onojeghuo, Unsplash)

Given the lack of effective treatments to counteract cognitive impairment, background music has traditionally been proposed as a possible therapeutic alternative for improving memory-related tasks. Its effect has long been the focus of debate, but this relationship has now been found to be possibly determined by new interindividual parameters, which means that it may be more complex than was previously thought. This is shown by research led by Marco Calabria, a researcher in the Cognitive Neurolab group of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), who is now considering new experiments.

The initial results of the Mozart effect and memory in patients with cognitive impairment (MEM-COG) study, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, suggest that listening to background classical music while performing memory tasks neither improves nor impairs learning levels among people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, listening to more 'high-arousal' music was found to have a possible positive effect on people who are accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator in their everyday lives, which suggests there is potential for further hypotheses and research.

The study, which has been published as open access in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, was carried out with patients at the neuropsychology unit of Barcelona's Hospital de Sant Pau, and involved researchers at the hospital, Montreal's Concordia University and Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute.

There is no universal effect

"We found no general impact concerning the effect of music in terms of whether it had positive or negative effects on learning in cases of MCI, but we did find that it would be modulated for each individual. If people regularly use music as an emotional regulator in their daily life, such as to help them remain calm or for company, they will find it easier to obtain further benefits from music when they have to learn something new," explained Calabria, who has a PhD in Psychobiology.

The subjects of the study were people with mild amnestic cognitive impairment, i.e. they have memory problems as a result of an onset of neurodegeneration that is more specific in the parts of the brain dealing with aspects of learning and memory. The experiments consisted of observing 24 photographs of human faces. Participants were instructed to memorize them, and 10 minutes later, they were asked to look at a new series containing the previous 24 images and 24 new ones, in order to attempt to identify the ones that they had already seen.

A classical choice

The first test was performed with the subjects listening to classical music in the information consolidation phase but not in the recovery phase, while in the second exercise it was repeated with the auditory stimulus during both phases. However, no significant differences were observed in terms of results.

Classical music was used in these exercises because "it's a type of music that falls between relaxing and arousing, and has proven to be the most effective for enhancing memory". Furthermore, the fact that it is instrumental reduces the interference (that can come from lyrics) with the content that the participants have to learn in the memory task.

A ray of light

However, Calabria's team wanted to carry out a third experiment using popular music which was considered arousing rather than relaxing, and after a preliminary study, they used an instrumental version of Un rayo de sol (A ray of light), by the group Los Diablos. In that experiment, according to Calabria, the results suggested that "the use of music as a strategy for mood regulation is associated with better performance in memory tasks."

Ongoing research

This finding opens up the possibility of further research to continue exploring the role of interindividual preferences and attitudes towards music among patients with MCI. The group plans to continue the project until late 2024.

During this time, it will investigate whether background music could be more useful in other cognitive domains, such as in attention and concentration in patients with Parkinson's disease. The experiments will also involve the use of a new infrared spectroscopy device in the Neuro Lab, one of the recently opened new laboratories at the UOC, which will show the activation at the cerebral level while cognitive processes are taking place. This will help to determine whether or not there are any alterations in the brain's modulation, in which areas this takes place, and whether it depends on the type of person studied, regardless of the level of response to music.

In overall terms, this will help to find a type of marker which determines the people most likely to benefit from music in cognitive tasks. "The more we know about how background music shapes cognitive processes, the better the use we can make of music as a therapeutic tool in cognitive stimulation," concluded Calabria, an expert in the study of cognitive processes and a member of teaching staff on the UOC's Master's Degree in Neuropsychology.

This research project receives funding from the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Government of Spain, and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3, Good health and well-being.

Reference article:

Calabria, Marco et al. 'Background Music and Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Role of Interindividual Differences'. 1 Jan. 2023: 815 – 829. DOI: 10.3233/JAD-221051

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The MEM-COG study also found that listening to more arousing popular instrumental music could benefit people who habitually use music to regulate their emotions.

Press summaries in the context describe studies reporting that classical music can reduce heart rate and blood pressure and improve psycho-emotional state.

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Technomusic increases the effectiveness of training and even helps to win competitions
Scientists have found that music during sports affects performance, improves response to aerobic exercise and excites the nervous system
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Why do you think the Olympic competitions are held in silence (not counting the support of the fans)?
And all because music can really improve athletic performance.
The effect of music on the effectiveness of sports training has been studied for a long time, in the last 15 years there has been a cascade of research that has proven that music contributes to a range of psychological and psychophysical benefits that can contribute to improved athletic performance.
No wonder athletes prefer to train under their favorite tracks.
Under the music, the loads are perceived less intense, and the weights seem less heavy.
Music distracts people from pain and fatigue, improves mood, increases endurance.
Listening to music, people run farther, cycle longer, and swim faster than normal, often without realizing it.
This was written about ten years ago.
Kostas Karageorgis, one of the world ’ s leading experts on the psychology of music for exercise, wrote that music can be seen as “a type of legal performance-enhancing drug. ”
This is confirmed by another study by Norwegian scientists.
Especially for this study, students of the University of Music wrote a track (in the style of electronic or techno music), which was played at a normal pace, and then at a fast pace.
The experiment was conducted on young soldiers: 23 men and 17 women trained either in complete silence or to a completely new electronic music for them.
This study confirmed the assumptions of scientists: those who listened to music (no matter at a fast pace or normal), were more “charged ”, ready for competition, showed better results on the rowing simulator.
That is, listening to music before the competition can really improve the results.
The style of "techno" was also studied by researchers from the Australian National Institute in Canberra.
In their opinion, “techno ” improved memory, significantly increased the speed of thinking, helped to build associations faster and easier to endure heavy physical exertion.
And this music stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, as if you have just eaten sweet and fatty foods.
Scientists believe that this helps reduce anxiety.
No, we are not asking you to change your musical preferences!
After all, every genre has its pluses.
CLASSIC REMOVES VOLTAGE, IMPROVES HEART
German surgeon, part-time organist, Professor of Ruhr University Hans Joachim Trappé proved that classics, in particular the music of Bach and Mozart, can reduce the heart rate and improve the psycho-emotional background.
He believes that in addition to conventional therapy, music can significantly accelerate the rehabilitation of people after surgery.
And the classic relieves tension after hard mental work.
It even lowers blood pressure.
It was tested at the University of California.
Also, scientists have proved that the classics affect the cerebral cortex and stimulate the thought process, imagination.
Classical music before bedtime is especially useful, according to researchers from Semmelweis University in Budapest proved.
It will make the deep phase of sleep longer, even able to get rid of insomnia!
Sleep will become deeper if in the music track the sound of rain, sea or just white noise is applied to the composition.
HEAVY ROCK HELPS TO REDUCE STRESS
An inhuman experiment was conducted at the Australian University of Queensland: first, people were annoyed by asking them stupid or uncomfortable questions, and then half of the annoyed people were closed in complete silence, and the second half was given punk rock or metal for 10 minutes.
And they found that those who listened to aggressive metal, the level of hostility and stress was almost half as low as those who sat in complete silence and digested thoughts.
Those who listened to music were scanned for an MRI.
And here's what's interesting: in women, rock activates the parts of the brain responsible for controlling emotions, and in men it creates the illusion of an outburst of aggression.
Psychologists have concluded that listening to this genre is the most environmentally friendly way to quickly relieve stress.
POP MUSIC ACTIVISES MEMORY
In pop music, there is always a clear rhythm, it kind of introduces the brain into a state of “unconscious memorization ”.
Why do you think, even after 20 years, you remember the pop songs of the groups “Na-na ”,“ Brilliant ” and so on?
And children ’ s songs and at all firmly settled in the head (and now amicably: “Together fun to walk across the expanses! ”)
But here is another amazing effect: if you listen to a light pop for an hour, you activate the effect of “random memorization ”, that is, you can quickly learn new information – from foreign words to poems or even formulas in physics.
It is believed that a break in work to listen to light music helps not to lose concentration for a long time.
And about the benefits of relaxation music for relaxation and tranquility and all written volumes.
So listen to the music and you will be happy, calm and work success!

One document reports that in people with dementia, familiar music often remains accessible and can evoke memories, improve mood, and increase engagement because some brain areas involved in musical memory are affected later in disease progression.

That same document states that playing and listening to music has been reported to slow cognitive decline, increase gray matter in some brain areas, and increase neural plasticity according to recent studies and reviews.

A University of Bath study reported that 11 weeks of beginner piano lessons improved multisensory (audio‑visual) processing accuracy and reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress compared with listening only.

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Content: Scientists from the University of Bath have discovered the effect of playing the piano on cognitive abilities.
It turned out that classes on this musical instrument contribute to improving the processing of information by the brain and raise mood.
The findings of the work are reported in the journal Scientific Reports, reports Day.Az with reference to Gazeta.ru.
During the study, the researchers followed 31 adult participants for 11 weeks, who were divided into two groups: the first was engaged in music, and the second only listened to it.
The subjects in the first group were taught to play the piano for only one hour a week, and previously they had no musical experience.
Volunteers from the second group at this time listened to music or used it for homework.
The authors noticed that a few weeks after the start of the experiment, people ’ s ability to process multisensory information (visual and audio) improved significantly.
In practice, this is useful for almost any type of activity, from driving a car to finding someone in a crowd or watching TV.
Thanks to music education, audiovisual processing of information has become more accurate in performing other tasks.
Those who received piano lessons performed better in appropriate trials, in which they were asked to determine whether sound and visual "events" occurred simultaneously.
In addition, such participants had reduced manifestations of depression, anxiety and stress.
Experts believe that music classes can be useful for people with mental disorders, so in the future they plan to conduct more research on this topic.

Research summarised in the context shows that music can increase arousal and dopamine release, reduce perceived effort, and improve physical performance during exercise or training.

Several sources in the provided material caution that effects depend on music type, task demands, and personal preference, and they commonly recommend instrumental, familiar, or Baroque-style pieces and avoiding music with lyrics for concentration tasks.

Taken together, the documents in the context present mixed, context-dependent evidence rather than a universally replicated cognitive boost from listening to Mozart or classical music.

For an elementary classroom, the contextual sources support trying instrumental or familiar classical music during breaks or low-intensity activities as a low-risk strategy to potentially improve mood and concentration while observing students for individual differences in response.

In the documents provided, the 'Mozart effect' is presented as a popular idea with some supporting anecdotes and small studies, but controlled research results are mixed and benefits appear to depend on individual differences and context.


In ancient Egypt cats were considered sacred and closely associated with the goddess Bastet.

They were depicted as defenders of the home and as patrons of the family.

Cats were believed to ward off evil spirits and to protect homes and owners from unfavorable energies.

Egyptians also valued cats for their practical role in killing rodents and protecting grain stores.

Because of their sacred status the Egyptians mummified pets and gave them complex burials so the animals could have eternal life.

The goddess Bastet was often shown as a cat or as a woman with a cat's head and symbolized well‑being, joy, love and fertility.

Cats were nicknamed 'sunny eye' because of their ability to see in the dark.

Archaeological finds of mummified animals at Egyptian necropolises illustrate the religious veneration of animals.

The provided sources do not mention Egyptians shaving their eyebrows when mourning a family cat.

Conclusion: Ancient Egyptians highly valued cats for religious, protective, and practical reasons, and the supplied documents do not report eyebrow‑shaving as a mourning practice for pet cats.

In ancient Egypt cats were considered sacred and closely associated with the goddess Bastet.

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Every August 8, animal lovers around the world come together to celebrate International Cat Day, a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the presence and special role that cats have in our lives, this holiday has become an opportunity to highlight the importance of caring for and respecting our feline friends, as well as to raise awareness of the need to protect and preserve their well-being.

The role of the Cat in the History of Culture

Cats have played a significant role in various cultures and historical moments. From ancient Egypt, where they were considered symbols of divinity and associated with the goddess Bastet, to medieval Europe, where they were considered guardians of homes and farms due to their ability to keep rodent populations in check, cats have been around. present in human life in different ways.

In the Middle Ages, however, cats also faced hard times when they were linked with superstition and witchcraft, leading to persecution and slaughter. Fortunately, over time, the relationship between humans and cats has evolved towards a more harmonious and beneficial coexistence for both parties.

Education and care of cats

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Training a cat requires patience, understanding and knowledge. Here are some key tips to ensure your cat thrives happy and healthy.

Provide a suitable environment, make sure your home is safe and comfortable for your cat. Provide places for him to rest and hide, as well as toys and environmental enrichment to stimulate his mind.

Food and hydration, offers a balanced diet appropriate to the needs of your cat. It often provides fresh, clean water.

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Litter box, keep a clean and accessible litter box so your cat can eliminate. Clean the box regularly to avoid health problems and bad smells.

Health problems and bad odors. Socialization and Play Interact and play with your cat daily to keep him physically and mentally active. Play with toys and interaction with other animals can be beneficial

Veterinary Care Schedule regular visits to the vet to make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and health checks. This is essential to prevent and detect any medical problem in time.

Hygiene, brush your cat’s coat to keep it clean and reduce the formation of hairballs. Also, take care of their oral health by brushing their teeth or providing dental treats.

Respect and love, each cat has its own personality and needs. He respects his space and his quiet times, and show him love and affection according to his preferences.

fun facts about cats

Courtesy Week The sense of smell, although we don’t talk so much about their sense of smell as about their vision and hearing, cats have a highly developed sense of smell. They use their nose to explore and recognize the world around them. They are amazing, they are excellent jumpers and can jump up to six times their length in a single jump. This is partly due to the unique structure of their hind legs, which gives them great power and flexibility. Mysterious purr, cats are believed to purr not only when they are happy, but also when they are sick or injured. Purring could have healing properties and help in the regeneration of bones and tissues. Cats in space, the first cat to travel to space was named Felicette, also known as ‘Felix’. She was launched by the French Space Agency in 1963 and returned safely. Tail Communication Cats use their tails to communicate. A pricked tail usually indicates confidence and happiness, while a wagging tail could mean the cat is excited or agitated. Born hunters, domestic cats retain their hunting instincts. They can hunt insects, mice and other small animals, which is also a form of exercise and mental stimulation. Exceptional night vision, cats have cells in their eyes called rods, which allow them to see in low light conditions. Their night vision is up to six times better than that of humans.

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Since ancient times, cats have been famous for their mystery and special abilities.
In the world of folklore and legends, they often act as protectors against evil spirits and evil forces.
In antiquity and the Middle Ages it was believed that cats have a special sacred gift that helps them protect their homes and their owners from unfavorable energies.
In Egyptian mythology, cats were considered sacred animals associated with the goddess Bastet.
They were depicted as defenders of the home, as well as patrons of the family.
In medieval Europe, cats were often associated with magic and witchcraft, leading to their persecution during the Inquisition.
However, among the peoples of Scandinavia and Great Britain, cats were often seen as a symbol of protection from evil spirits.
In Scandinavian mythology, cats were considered companions of warriors and guides of souls of the dead on Asgard.
They were also supposed to be able to see hidden worlds and predict the future.
In the English folklore tradition, the black cat was considered a symbol of good luck and protection from evil spirits.
In medieval England, it was even believed that the owners of black cats have a special charm and protection from misfortune.
In Scotland, it was believed that if a black cat visits a house, it brings good luck and well-being to the family.
Traditions and legends about the protective power of cats are preserved in the modern world.
Many people still consider their furry friends not only faithful companions, but also mystical guardians, able to scare away evil spirits and bring harmony to the house.
Author Ilya Panferov
Ilya Panferov — freelance correspondent of Pravda.Ru

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The Egyptians showed special respect for their pets, their love was so great that they wanted these animals to have eternal life.
After death, pets were mummified and went through a complex burial process.
In ancient Egyptian worldview, four-legged and feathered creatures were considered sacred, divine and influencing their destinies.
They occupied an honorable place in the pantheon, and the gods were often depicted with animal heads.
Mummification was an integral part of this religious practice, emphasizing the special status of these creatures in the eyes of the Egyptians.
The Egyptians mummified various animals, believing that their gods could take different forms.
For example, the goddess Bast, the daughter of Ra, was depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat ’ s head.
This goddess symbolized well-being, joy, love and fertility.
The Egyptians especially revered cats for their ability to exterminate rodents, which was critical for preserving grain stocks, then considered valuable as gold.
Cats have also earned the nickname “sunny eye ” due to their ability to see in the dark.
This property made them important symbols in Egyptian mythology.
Archaeological studies conducted at the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Qubbet el-Hawa have uncovered the burial of crocodiles, one of which has been preserved in the form of a practically whole mummy, providing a unique look at the ancient rites and veneration of animals in this culture.
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They were depicted as defenders of the home and as patrons of the family.

Cats were believed to ward off evil spirits and to protect homes and owners from unfavorable energies.

Egyptians also valued cats for their practical role in killing rodents and protecting grain stores.

Because of their sacred status the Egyptians mummified pets and gave them complex burials so the animals could have eternal life.

The goddess Bastet was often shown as a cat or as a woman with a cat's head and symbolized well‑being, joy, love and fertility.

Cats were nicknamed 'sunny eye' because of their ability to see in the dark.

Archaeological finds of mummified animals at Egyptian necropolises illustrate the religious veneration of animals.

The provided sources do not mention Egyptians shaving their eyebrows when mourning a family cat.

Conclusion: Ancient Egyptians highly valued cats for religious, protective, and practical reasons, and the supplied documents do not report eyebrow‑shaving as a mourning practice for pet cats.


In ancient Egyptian religion, cats were sacred and were closely associated with the goddess Bastet.

Cats were depicted as defenders of the home and as patrons of the family.

Cats were believed to ward off evil spirits and to protect homes and their owners from unfavorable energies.

The Egyptians showed special respect for their pets and mummified many animals so they could have eternal life.

Egyptian religion often depicted gods with animal heads, and Bastet was commonly shown as a cat or as a woman with a cat’s head.

Bastet was described as a daughter of Ra and symbolized well-being, joy, love and fertility.

Cats also had a vital practical role because they exterminated rodents and helped protect grain stores.

Cats’ ability to see in the dark was specifically noted and contributed to their esteemed status in Egyptian mythology.

Historical sources record that Egyptians were known for their love of cats and kept them as important animals.

Because of their religious, symbolic and practical roles, cats occupied an honored place in ancient Egyptian culture and were treated with rituals, protection and burial rites.

The provided documents do not include information about Egyptians shaving their eyebrows when mourning a family cat, so I cannot explain that specific practice from these sources.

In ancient Egyptian religion, cats were sacred and were closely associated with the goddess Bastet.

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Every August 8, animal lovers around the world come together to celebrate International Cat Day, a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the presence and special role that cats have in our lives, this holiday has become an opportunity to highlight the importance of caring for and respecting our feline friends, as well as to raise awareness of the need to protect and preserve their well-being.

The role of the Cat in the History of Culture

Cats have played a significant role in various cultures and historical moments. From ancient Egypt, where they were considered symbols of divinity and associated with the goddess Bastet, to medieval Europe, where they were considered guardians of homes and farms due to their ability to keep rodent populations in check, cats have been around. present in human life in different ways.

In the Middle Ages, however, cats also faced hard times when they were linked with superstition and witchcraft, leading to persecution and slaughter. Fortunately, over time, the relationship between humans and cats has evolved towards a more harmonious and beneficial coexistence for both parties.

Education and care of cats

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Training a cat requires patience, understanding and knowledge. Here are some key tips to ensure your cat thrives happy and healthy.

Provide a suitable environment, make sure your home is safe and comfortable for your cat. Provide places for him to rest and hide, as well as toys and environmental enrichment to stimulate his mind.

Food and hydration, offers a balanced diet appropriate to the needs of your cat. It often provides fresh, clean water.

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Litter box, keep a clean and accessible litter box so your cat can eliminate. Clean the box regularly to avoid health problems and bad smells.

Health problems and bad odors. Socialization and Play Interact and play with your cat daily to keep him physically and mentally active. Play with toys and interaction with other animals can be beneficial

Veterinary Care Schedule regular visits to the vet to make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and health checks. This is essential to prevent and detect any medical problem in time.

Hygiene, brush your cat’s coat to keep it clean and reduce the formation of hairballs. Also, take care of their oral health by brushing their teeth or providing dental treats.

Respect and love, each cat has its own personality and needs. He respects his space and his quiet times, and show him love and affection according to his preferences.

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Courtesy Week The sense of smell, although we don’t talk so much about their sense of smell as about their vision and hearing, cats have a highly developed sense of smell. They use their nose to explore and recognize the world around them. They are amazing, they are excellent jumpers and can jump up to six times their length in a single jump. This is partly due to the unique structure of their hind legs, which gives them great power and flexibility. Mysterious purr, cats are believed to purr not only when they are happy, but also when they are sick or injured. Purring could have healing properties and help in the regeneration of bones and tissues. Cats in space, the first cat to travel to space was named Felicette, also known as ‘Felix’. She was launched by the French Space Agency in 1963 and returned safely. Tail Communication Cats use their tails to communicate. A pricked tail usually indicates confidence and happiness, while a wagging tail could mean the cat is excited or agitated. Born hunters, domestic cats retain their hunting instincts. They can hunt insects, mice and other small animals, which is also a form of exercise and mental stimulation. Exceptional night vision, cats have cells in their eyes called rods, which allow them to see in low light conditions. Their night vision is up to six times better than that of humans.

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Content: As before, cats were used to ward off evil spirits: try it yourself
Where did the idea that cats ward off evil spirits come from?
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Since ancient times, cats have been famous for their mystery and special abilities.
In the world of folklore and legends, they often act as protectors against evil spirits and evil forces.
In antiquity and the Middle Ages it was believed that cats have a special sacred gift that helps them protect their homes and their owners from unfavorable energies.
In Egyptian mythology, cats were considered sacred animals associated with the goddess Bastet.
They were depicted as defenders of the home, as well as patrons of the family.
In medieval Europe, cats were often associated with magic and witchcraft, leading to their persecution during the Inquisition.
However, among the peoples of Scandinavia and Great Britain, cats were often seen as a symbol of protection from evil spirits.
In Scandinavian mythology, cats were considered companions of warriors and guides of souls of the dead on Asgard.
They were also supposed to be able to see hidden worlds and predict the future.
In the English folklore tradition, the black cat was considered a symbol of good luck and protection from evil spirits.
In medieval England, it was even believed that the owners of black cats have a special charm and protection from misfortune.
In Scotland, it was believed that if a black cat visits a house, it brings good luck and well-being to the family.
Traditions and legends about the protective power of cats are preserved in the modern world.
Many people still consider their furry friends not only faithful companions, but also mystical guardians, able to scare away evil spirits and bring harmony to the house.
Author Ilya Panferov
Ilya Panferov — freelance correspondent of Pravda.Ru

Cats were depicted as defenders of the home and as patrons of the family.

Cats were believed to ward off evil spirits and to protect homes and their owners from unfavorable energies.

The Egyptians showed special respect for their pets and mummified many animals so they could have eternal life.

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Content: The mummy of a pet: why and why did the ancient Egyptians do this?
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The Egyptians showed special respect for their pets, their love was so great that they wanted these animals to have eternal life.
After death, pets were mummified and went through a complex burial process.
In ancient Egyptian worldview, four-legged and feathered creatures were considered sacred, divine and influencing their destinies.
They occupied an honorable place in the pantheon, and the gods were often depicted with animal heads.
Mummification was an integral part of this religious practice, emphasizing the special status of these creatures in the eyes of the Egyptians.
The Egyptians mummified various animals, believing that their gods could take different forms.
For example, the goddess Bast, the daughter of Ra, was depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat ’ s head.
This goddess symbolized well-being, joy, love and fertility.
The Egyptians especially revered cats for their ability to exterminate rodents, which was critical for preserving grain stocks, then considered valuable as gold.
Cats have also earned the nickname “sunny eye ” due to their ability to see in the dark.
This property made them important symbols in Egyptian mythology.
Archaeological studies conducted at the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Qubbet el-Hawa have uncovered the burial of crocodiles, one of which has been preserved in the form of a practically whole mummy, providing a unique look at the ancient rites and veneration of animals in this culture.
Author Petr Deryabin
Petr Deryabin – journalist, correspondent of Pravda.Ru news service

Egyptian religion often depicted gods with animal heads, and Bastet was commonly shown as a cat or as a woman with a cat’s head.

Bastet was described as a daughter of Ra and symbolized well-being, joy, love and fertility.

Cats also had a vital practical role because they exterminated rodents and helped protect grain stores.

Cats’ ability to see in the dark was specifically noted and contributed to their esteemed status in Egyptian mythology.

Historical sources record that Egyptians were known for their love of cats and kept them as important animals.

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Content: Why do so many people love raising cats?
Cats are one of the first animals domesticated by man, about 8 thousand years ago humans domesticated this type of animal, and a mutually beneficial relationship between the two parties, as it was used to eliminate the rodents that surrounded their places of residence.
Domestic cats have had their ancestors spread from Southwest Asia to Europe since 4400 BC, according to the National Geographic.
Cat breeding is spread all over the world, and it reaches many people to the stage of obsession with cats, attention, care, connotation and petting..
They are almost a substitute for the company and company of men, and some see these meek and gentle beings as an alternative to the cruelty of the world.
As Charles Dickens once said, “There is no greater gift than the love of a cat. ”
Burroughs says, “My relationships with my cats have saved me from loneliness and deadly ignorance. ”
In the veterinary clinic where I treat street cats, a man would come every day, sit for hours in front of his sick cat ’ s cage and call her with a wounded sadness: Kitty.
He feeds her with tenderness and then goes home sad and finds no one to welcome him. ”
Cats pass the survival test.
The number of cats in the world is estimated at 600 million cats, and in 2018 humans kept about 373 million pet cats in their homes, and this huge number represents a success in the animal kingdom rivaled only by the success of humans and dogs in maintaining their species.
According to the Open Culture platform, most humans cannot resist cats emotionally; "with their small heads, large charming eyes, sad gaze that evokes pity and kindness, soft fur, emotional contact with human feet, putting themselves at their mercy, our ability to carry them easily, play with them, and humanize them by dressing them as brides. May, her water that reminds us of the voice of the children, her care for us and her jumping into our arms in our moments of melancholy. ”
How do cats think?
This question was raised by the British writer Siren Kali, in an article in the British newspaper "The Guardian", answering that she loves her cat Larry; "As he looks at me with his charming eyes and gestures to me gently, he is my favorite voice in the world.
I love my little kitten, Cady, as she follows me around the house, moans in a low voice to express her desire to play with me, I love the feel of Larry's hair on my feet at night, and Cady caresses my eyelids as she wakes me up in the morning. "
How do I know what these kids really think and feel?
Dr. Carlo Siracusa, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, answers the question, “Although cats are the most common pets in homes after dogs, we know relatively little about them, and this is partly due to practical problems. ”
However, according to Syracuse, "there is a historical stigma that haunts humanity in its dealings with cats," she has been abused and has not received fair treatment over time.
In the Middle Ages, cats were seen as companions of witches (Gargamel and his cat Harhur in the children's series Smurfs, for example), and were sometimes tortured and burned.
Philosopher and writer John Gray, author of “The Philosophy of Cats and the Meaning of Life, ” says,“ They have been labelled evil, though cats only want to live by their own nature. ”
A study by French researchers published in the journal Animal Cognition found a close relationship between cats and their owners.
Charlotte de Mozon, author of the study, said: “We found that when cats heard their owners use a high-pitched voice directed at them, their reaction was stronger than when they heard their owner speaking normally to another adult.
"What was very surprising in our results was that cats did not react when the sound came from a stranger; cats only interact with their owners."
The study, published in The New York Times, explained that cats “pay close attention to their caretakers, not just what they say, but how they say it too. ”
Pros and Cons
The platform "Environmental-Conscience" published a number of positives and negatives in the breeding of cats, the most important of which are the following:
Pros
Cats give you companionship and may help reduce your overall stress level.
It can help you deal with emotional issues and overcome difficult times in your life.
Having a cat can help you become more responsible.
Cats can make you laugh, feel happy, and improve your mood and overall life.
Cats are very important for older people who have left their children and are living alone.
Having a cat can be great if you have small children, as they can spend a lot of time playing with it.
Cons
• You have to take care of your cat, and this can take a lot of time and effort from you.
Caring for cats costs money, especially when they get sick because of the high costs of a veterinarian.
• You have to clean your cat litter box regularly, and your house may smell somewhat unpleasant.
Cats may scratch your new furniture.
• Cats can lose a lot of hair and dirty your home.
Traveling with cats is not easy and costs money.
Having a cat is a long-term commitment, so you can ’ t give it up or throw it on the street.
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Content: 11 facts about the ancient world, which are not in the history books.
Otherwise, we would remember them.
The ancient world has always aroused interest among scientists and ordinary people.
It seems that all about the past lives of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans we will never know.
How much they have done!
For example, perfume dispensers, drainage systems, sick leave came into our lives from the distant past.
We at AdMe.ru went deep into history and realized that we can hardly believe in the reality of some facts.
Ancient Greeks and Romans used toilets with a drain
It is hard to believe that toilets that can wash away waste existed as early as the 2nd millennium BC.
They were used exclusively by the privileged Minoans who lived in Crete.
And only in the I millennium BC toilets with flush became available to the middle class.
Soon, residents of some ancient Greek cities organized public toilets.
They were rooms with benches with a drainage system built into them.
Columns in the Roman city of Herculaneum changed their color
The aesthetics of ancient Rome presupposed not only the absolute whiteness of marble.
The city of Herculaneum, named after Hercules and located about 8 km southeast of modern Naples, is notable for the unusual color of the walls and columns.
As a result of the eruption of the volcano in 79 AD, under the influence of high temperatures, the buildings, originally having a yellow color, acquired a bright red tint.
Egyptian Tomb Builders May Take Vacation or Hospital Leave to Care for Wife
The working hours of the craftsmen employed to build the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs were carefully recorded in special documents.
They received the necessary medical care, and during the illness they could take paid leave.
In addition, a working man received an extraordinary leave during his wife's monthly period in order to be able to take care of her.
Minoan women probably wore corsets
Many corsets are associated with the Victorian era, lush balls and elegant ladies, now and then losing consciousness from lack of air.
However, it seems that this item of clothing appeared much earlier.
Women of the ancient Minoan civilization had a thin waist, their figures in the images resemble a silhouette that came into fashion in the late 1800s.
Many scientists believe that Minoan women wore tight-fitting and restraining things, similar to a corset.
The ancient Romans believed in the healing properties of saliva
Human saliva in ancient Rome was endowed with multiple medicinal properties.
It was considered the best protection against snakes.
Eye diseases were treated using an ointment based on saliva, and neck pain - applying the saliva of a person who did not eat anything in the morning.
According to superstitions, the Romans spat on an unhealthy person who met them on the way, and also asked for forgiveness from the gods, spitting on their chest.
The Romans did not start the morning with coffee, but with goat manure.
The birthplace of coffee is Africa, tea is the Far East.
The ancient Romans drew their energy from a drink made from goat feces and vinegar.
From these ingredients, ancient Roman drivers prepared a sports potion that gave them strength during their participation in the chariot race.
In ancient Egypt, flavored cones were used
The Egyptians developed a unique way of applying perfume.
They wore high cones of resin or fat, soaked in aromatic oils and myrrh.
From the heat of the body, the cones slowly melted and spread the aroma.
The Greeks and Romans had pants.
The Greeks and Romans knew about the existence of pants.
Representatives of ancient civilizations did not wear them, because this piece of clothing seemed like a stupid thing.
In addition, they considered pants to be the clothing of barbarians, since they were worn by the Germanic northern peoples.
Favorite sauce of the Romans - from fish intestines
Garum is a sauce that the ancient Romans added to almost every dish.
Like modern soy sauce, garum is a product of fermentation.
It was based on fish guts and salt.
The ingredients were placed in large stone baths and kept under the sun for a long time.
A transparent liquid was formed on the surface of the fish substance.
It was mixed with pepper, oil or vinegar and used as an additive with a specific odor.
The Egyptians kept the houses of monkeys
Egyptians are known for their love of cats.
But few people know that the second most popular animal in Egypt was the monkey.
Large monkeys were specially imported into the country.
Over time, these animals acquired great cultural and religious significance for the Egyptians, having a monkey at home was considered a great success.
Ancient Greeks used stones as toilet paper
Before the invention of toilet paper, representatives of certain world cultures used a variety of things for hygienic purposes: tree leaves, corn, coconut shells, sheep wool, sponges tied to rods, or water.
The ancient Greeks found another alternative to paper: they chose stones, pebbles and ceramics.
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Because of their religious, symbolic and practical roles, cats occupied an honored place in ancient Egyptian culture and were treated with rituals, protection and burial rites.

The provided documents do not include information about Egyptians shaving their eyebrows when mourning a family cat, so I cannot explain that specific practice from these sources.