Mozart Effect improves cognition when listening to Mozart.

Music improves spatial reasoning tasks in some studies.

Music increases dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, reduces cortisol.

Music increases gray matter in brain regions, enhancing plasticity.

Long‑term music training reduces dementia risk by 59‑64%.

2023 study shows music slows cognitive decline in 62‑78 year olds.

Effect lasts hours to days after listening.

Classical music improves attention and learning.

MEM‑COG study found no general benefit of background classical music on learning.

No significant differences in memory performance between music and no‑music conditions.

Effect of music modulated by individual differences.

High‑arousal music may positively affect memory for individuals who use music as emotional regulator.

Ongoing research until late 2024 exploring music’s impact on other cognitive domains.

No specific data on Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major or spatial reasoning tasks.

Mozart Effect improves cognition when listening to Mozart.

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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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Music improves spatial reasoning tasks in some studies.

Music increases dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, reduces cortisol.

Music increases gray matter in brain regions, enhancing plasticity.

Long‑term music training reduces dementia risk by 59‑64%.

2023 study shows music slows cognitive decline in 62‑78 year olds.

Effect lasts hours to days after listening.

Classical music improves attention and learning.

MEM‑COG study found no general benefit of background classical music on learning.

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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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High‑arousal music may positively affect memory for individuals who use music as emotional regulator.

Ongoing research until late 2024 exploring music’s impact on other cognitive domains.

No specific data on Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major or spatial reasoning tasks.


Mozart Effect improves cognition when listening to Mozart.

Music improves spatial reasoning tasks in some studies.

Music increases dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, reduces cortisol.

Music increases gray matter in brain regions, enhancing plasticity.

Long‑term music training reduces dementia risk by 59‑64%.

2023 study shows music slows cognitive decline in 62‑78 year olds.

Effect lasts hours to days after listening.

Classical music improves attention and learning.

MEM‑COG study found no general benefit of background classical music on learning.

No significant differences in memory performance between music and no‑music conditions.

Effect of music modulated by individual differences.

High‑arousal music may positively affect memory for individuals who use music as emotional regulator.

Ongoing research until late 2024 exploring music’s impact on other cognitive domains.

No specific data on Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major or spatial reasoning tasks.

Mozart Effect improves cognition when listening to Mozart.

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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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Music improves spatial reasoning tasks in some studies.

Music increases dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, reduces cortisol.

Music increases gray matter in brain regions, enhancing plasticity.

Long‑term music training reduces dementia risk by 59‑64%.

2023 study shows music slows cognitive decline in 62‑78 year olds.

Effect lasts hours to days after listening.

Classical music improves attention and learning.

MEM‑COG study found no general benefit of background classical music on learning.

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Content: 4/25/23 · Research

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.

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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.

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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: Mohammed Abdul Samea (Sharjah)
The 21st Sharjah International Narrator Forum concluded at Expo Centre Sharjah, while the events continue at the headquarters of the Sharjah Heritage Institute, where the Eastern Region activities were launched yesterday, on 25 and 26 September in Khorfakkan City in the Khorfakkan Literary Council, Al Dhaid City in the University of Sharjah Al Dhaid Branch, Kalba in the University of Sharjah - Kalba Branch, and Dibba Al Husn Sports Club. Sessions, activities, workshops and programs will be completed by default until 30 September on the social media of the Sharjah Heritage Institute.
The popular imagination.
Researchers at the Sharjah International Narrator Festival yesterday read the image of the animal in Arab heritage narratives and children ’ s tales, and how this relates to the popular imagination and social belief, interested in investing this as a rich element of our Arab culture in different eras.
The seminar, which was part of a specialized focus of the 21st edition of the festival, was attended by Dr. Ahmed Bahey El Din Assassi, who talked about the animal image in ancient Egypt and the ancient Egyptians' interest in eternal life. He discussed the significance of animal symbols in the ancient Egyptian language and their connection with the prevailing doctrine that adopted animal sanctification, especially in the writing of this image on the walls of temples. in the context of numerous and varied comparisons.
Awareness Messages
For her part, Dr. Wafa Mizghani spoke about the image of animals in children ’ s stories in Tunisia, stressing the role of these stories in bringing happiness to children who find them a way to vent and express feelings and joy, as well as awareness messages and knowledge of the positives and negatives through telling stories on the animal ’ s tongues. Onamir, Maezza Mazouna, and the Hanash Boy, ” and other stories.
In her paper, the Egyptian expert Dr. Nahla Imam talked about the Upper Egypt region, looking at the belief of the cat who wears twins, as a dominant belief related to some beliefs of African countries, and said that the human nature is looking for a means of optimism and pessimism, so the animal found an important heritage element for his psychological projections.
She explained that the belief indicates that one of the twins wears his soul cat, and goes out to the village for many purposes, including searching for food, adventure and love of knowledge, pointing to the existence of this belief in Nubia and its extension to neighboring countries, such as Sudan.
Expressive values
Dr. Abdulrahman Alghanmi addressed the narrative heritage text “Hayy Ibn Yazqan ” by Ibn Tufayl, as one of the animal stories in the Arab heritage and the Islamic West in Morocco and Andalusia, stressing the specificity of this model and its importance in this field.
Finally, Dr. Khairuddin Shatra spoke about “Miniatures in Islamic Civilization: The Animal as a Model ”, as an artistic phenomenon in which Muslims have excelled, as one of the traditional Islamic arts, also pointing to the existence of this art in some Asian countries.
Shtura explained the features of the miniature of understanding the written text and carrying the exact expressive values, which helped to spread, because of the expressive image along with the writing, and said that this artistic model relied on the animal in the construction of its worlds, affecting many world literature, and therefore can only be understood in its heritage and cultural framework.

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Content: Expert felinologist exposed the popular myths about cats
March 1 is Cat Day in Russia.
The first day of March was chosen not by chance - because it is in this month that the cat hymns to spring and love sound loudest, straight-forward and demanding.
And let snow pour from the sky mixed with rain, let ice tiny under fluffy paws, let the gusts of the young spring and violent wind almost blow off the roof - mustachioed Lovelaces do not confuse the harsh scenery.
And free street robbers, and home "masics", who have escaped the famous surgical procedure, all the way to the world around the onset of spring madness.
Well, on the eve of Cat Day, we met with expert felinologist Maria Vershinina - she knows everything about these amazing animals.
– Maria, felinologist – profession or hobby?
- In general, felinology is a section of zoology that studies the anatomy and physiology of domestic cats, as well as their breeds, especially their selection, breeding and maintenance.
Judging by the amount of work invested and time spent, this is undoubtedly a profession.
Club leaders, experts who act as judges at exhibitions, should not only have extensive knowledge in the field of felinology, but also support them with relevant documents - licenses, certificates and other paperwork.
And for this it is necessary to undergo training, more often – abroad, which costs a lot of money.
But to live on the fees of the expert of the breed is impossible.
Paying for refereeing is just a nice bonus.
We all have professions that give the main income, so in the sense of money, felinology is a hobby, and expensive.
For example, I work in real estate.
Cats are for the soul.
Cats are credited with supernatural abilities, they often act as characters in various mystical stories.
Have you ever seen anything like that?
– Look, it is better to ask such questions to the participants of the “Battle of psychics ” – it is their cats who see ghosts, travel on parallel worlds and cure oncology.
I communicate with cats all my life, professionally - since 1988, when the first club of cat lovers "Kotofey" was created in our glorious city of Leningrad.
And with all confidence I can say - these are cute, charming, sometimes wayward and independent, sometimes naughty and naughty - but just pets.
And no mysticism.
I remember back in Soviet times in the journal "Science and Life" published a series of articles about the incredible abilities of ordinary domestic cats.
It was generally proposed to consider them agents of extraterrestrial civilization, sent to us from Sirius, on the simple grounds that the extremely wise ancient Egyptians deified them.
And in India, a cow is still considered sacred, but few people think of attributing it to the cosmos.
A lot of nonsense is written about cats - and they foresee death, and they keep the connection with the "subtle world", and the house is protected from any misfortune...
All right, in the dense Middle Ages such stories flourished – by the way, then cats, especially black ones, were not welcomed, considering them to be accomplices of Satan – so no, in our enlightened age all sorts of fables are composed.
In general, the desire of the cat owner to endow his pet with some superpowers is understandable, but practice shows that the domestic cat is an ordinary cute animal, more or less attached to the owner.
I had a friend who was convinced that her Marquis “saw ” some otherworldly entity that had settled in the house.
Indeed, we all often notice how sometimes cats freeze and seem to see off something invisible.
The explanation is simple: their vibrations are whiskers, in other words, they catch the slightest movement of air currents.
Here, say, the wind blew into the window open in the kitchen, the air came into motion, and the ancient hunting instinct makes the cat closely monitor this process.
By the way, another myth that cats see in the dark is debunked “on the count of times. ”
They see no more than ours, but they are perfectly oriented with the help of all the same vibrissi - this is their main organ of touch.
By the way, touching stories that a cat will always find its way home, take it away from home at least five hundred kilometers, also from the field of folk myth-making.
I know of a hundred cases when these guys, for example, taken with them to visit a neighboring village or “on the nature ” and escaped from their owners, never returned themselves – they searched for them all over the world and did not always find them.
And nine cat lives is also a strong exaggeration.
Cats, like humans, suffer from toothache, kidney and liver disease, eventually losing vision and hearing.
And their life is one, fragile and not very long compared to human.
– There is an opinion that “cats cure ”, help to get rid of the disease.
Or is it also a myth?
– I communicate very closely with the owners of various cat breeds, and many argue that their pets have incredible healing powers.
Alas, there are no scientific data confirming the medicinal abilities of baleen - striped - I have shoveled a mountain of serious literature on this topic.
And here is how interesting it turns out - there is no data, but the therapeutic effect is present!
But in fact, everything is simple - we, communicating with cats, experience a lot of positive emotions, in addition, these cute creatures are associated with us with comfort and peace.
Therefore, people next to cats relax, they normalize the work of the whole body.
From the ineradicable human belief that “cats cure ”, there was such a phenomenon as felinotherapy.
Well, there is dolphin therapy, there is hippotherapy - this is when patients ride horses, there is canistherapy - when they are "treated" by communicating with dogs, and then cats also took care of human health.
There ’ s nothing wrong with this – I read that it seems in the US that therapists who have worked with mentally retarded children have found that cats are very beneficial to people with various mental illnesses, brain damage, and even promote the healing of addicts to alcohol and drugs.
The cat, in fact, does not do anything unusual, it simply swallows to the patient, lies on the chest, makes its cat "massage", slightly releasing the claws.
Her warmth, soothing rumbling allow the patient to calm down - and anxiety, nervousness recede.
And then, you need to know that the body temperature of these animals is somewhere 38-39 degrees, and in such a breed as the sphinx - and all 42, so if this "heating pad" lies, say, on the area of   the inflamed joint, then, indeed, temporary relief may come.
But seriously count on a cure for the disease by applying cats to sick places is not worth it.
I came across articles where the authors directly indicated the “specialization ” of kotekas depending on gender, length of wool and breed – the British type“ from the heart ”, short-haired “girls ” – from female diseases, and male cats – from sciatica.
Delusions and ignorance.
- All right, cat therapy's been sorted out.
But what breeds are currently considered the most popular, the most popular?
- The most popular at all times was and remains a "real nobleman" - a cat of the yard breed, which does not have any documents.
Do you remember Matroskin? - Ears, paws, tail - these are my documents...
By the way, now more and more often there are exhibitions of mongrel cats, and everything is serious there - the general condition, grooming and beauty of the coat are evaluated, for patterned cats - the "readability" of strips and spots, the harmony of the composition and much more.
If we talk about really fashionable breeds today, then the Maine Coons are leading here - for Russia this is no longer a new and very popular breed.
Huge size and semi-wild appearance, but at the same time - sociable and good-natured.
British shorthair and Russian blue breeds are still in demand - plush tenderness, round, always surprised eyes - the charm itself.
Also very popular are Scottish Fold cats, cats of Burmese and Abyssinian breed, Neva masquerade, and, of course, the Persians - these are out of fashion, love for all times.
As for naked cats - St. Petersburg, Don and Canadian sphinxes, Peterbalds, elves, bambinos and cohons, everything is not easy here.
They are either adored or not accepted at all.
Wanting to get some unusual, “cool ” animal, a person takes such a kitten into the house, but often can not come to terms with its appearance and some features.
However, people appreciate their resemblance to alien beings, their playfulness, tenderness, friendliness.
These cats have almost no smell, and the lack of wool makes it incredibly easy to care for.
– There is an opinion that there are breeds of “evil ” and“ good ” – is it true?
- No, it's a delusion.
It all depends on the upbringing and attitude to the animal.
Growing up in love and affection, the cat is calm and serene, it does not show aggression, and the breed does not play any role here.
I have a friend for some time fed a stray cat on the stairwell - not alone, other neighbors - too.
And then one day at the place where food was usually left, she saw an ad - "Do not put the bowls, the cat is no longer here.
We took him home to love him. ”
I was crying when I heard this story.
It is necessary to take an animal into the house with the sole purpose - to love, otherwise it is not necessary to start all this "cotovasiya".
Svetlana ZAVADSKAYA

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Egypt unveils ancient workshops used to make mummies

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Archaeologists in Egypt have revealed two workshops that were used to embalm people and animals. Tombs were also opened up, featuring walls that depict daily life and images of an ancient priest.

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Egyptian antiquities officials on Saturday revealed that a research team had unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara.

The discovery follows an excavation lasting around a year near the sanctuary of the goddess Bastet and catacombs of mummified cats in Saqqara, some 30 kilometers (roughly 18.5 miles) south of Cairo.

What did the archaeologists find?

The embalming workshops, one in which humans were mummified with the other used for animals, date back to ancient Egypt's 30th dynasty — which reigned about 2,400 years ago.

Egypt's tourism and antiquities ministry said that in one of the workshops, the researchers had "found several rooms equipped with stony beds where the deceased lay down for mummification."

At the end of each bed were gutters that appeared to be needed for the mummification process.

There was also a collection of clay pots nearby to hold entrails and organs, and an assembly of other instruments and ritual vessels.

An initial study of the second workshop suggested it was used to mummify sacred animals.

Also part of the discovery were the tombs of two priests, one dating back to the 24th century BC and the other to the 14th century BC.

The earliest belonged to Ne Hesut Ba, who was the head of scribes and priest of the gods Horus and Maat in the Old Kingdom's fifth dynasty.

Mohamed Youssef, director of the Saqqara archaeological site said the tomb walls were decorated with depictions of "daily life, agriculture, and hunting scenes."

The second tomb was carved in rock and features depictions of the deceased himself, a New Kingdom priest named Men Kheber, "in different positions."

It also contained a 1-meter-long (roughly 1 yard) alabaster statue.

Push for tourists pays off

Egypt's government has strongly promoted new archaeological finds to international media and diplomats in recent years in the hope that such discoveries will help attract more tourists to the country.

Cairo aims to revive an industry that suffered from political turmoil and that was battered by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and fallout from the conflict in Ukraine.

Economic data showed tourism revenues climbing to $7.3 billion in the second half of 2022, a 25.7% increase compared with the previous year.

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Content: The cat becomes the goddess Baxter! 2 Meow to look: Are you also suffering?
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2022-09-02 13: 35: 40
In Egyptian mythology, Bastet is the goddess of the head of the cat, also known as the goddess of the cat, the goddess of pregnancy and childbirth, who was once a goddess of war, and slowly transformed into the guardian of the family, symbolizing the warmth and joy of the family.
And the Japanese master uses "simple one thing", so that their two black cats into the goddess Bastet, they look at each other high and low, as if to comfort each other: "It seems that you can not escape the master's claws ah ~".
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On the 1st, the Lord posted a message saying that he put a fruit net on his cat ’ s head to make it look noble and cute, and his wife laughed and said that he was like the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Soon after he ate the marrow and made another cat change, and two black cats forced to become goddesses, one standing on a higher cupboard, with the door as the center. They look down at each other, and they look at each other with a thousand words in their eyes.
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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
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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.
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Petr Deryabin – journalist, correspondent of Pravda.Ru news service

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Content: Museum organizes events for visitors to see pet cats
July 29, 2024 07: 15
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Visitors lined up at the entrance of the Shanghai Museum with their pet cats.
The Shanghai Museum recently held the "Top of the Pyramids: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition", in which the People's Square Museum opened on Saturday (27th), the "Museum Curious Night" held on Saturdays, a series of nine shows.
At the first event, about 200 spectators and cute pet cats gathered at the venue to watch the exhibition.
Before the launch, many visitors with pet cats were waiting in line at the entrance of the Shanghai Museum, and about 200 cats were dressed up to attend, attracting many passers-by to stop and take photos.
Among them, the hairless cat held by Ms. Huo attracted the attention of many passersby.
She said that in order to prepare for the exhibition, she specially took the cat downstairs for a walk two days before the event began to help the cat adapt to the multi-person environment.
Visitors can take photos with their pets in the Cat Temple area in the exhibition hall, and can also experience items such as "Giant Cat Sculpture Photo" and "Cat Claw Interactive Message".
In ancient Egyptian civilization, the mythical goddess of the cat's head, Bastard, was a symbol of conservation and spirituality, which matched the love of cats today.

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Content: Cat Cold Knowledge ｜ 4 Mysterious Legends of Black Cats Are Black Cats a Symbol of Good Luck or Bad Luck?
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Black cats are a symbol of bad luck.
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Are black cats really cute?
The black cat looks very mysterious, in fact, super caring and loving, like to stay close to the slave.
A black cat is a tiger cat.
Tiger spotted is a characteristic of cats, not a breed, and can be called a tiger spotted cat with stripes and markings.
Look and see ~ Black cats are not necessarily all black, and some of their hair is brown in the sun!
Black cats are a symbol of auspiciousness in Japan!
Peach Blossom: Single women with black cats can make love smoother!
Black cats are the most powerful.
Black cats are different everywhere.
Taiwan: Unlucky
The older generation thought that the black cat with white feet would jump over the body and the body would rise.
China: Escape from Evil Town
The house is haunted, and black cats are invited to walk around the house to help ward off evil spirits.
Ancient Egypt: The Protector of the Black Cat
The ancient Egyptian goddess "Bast" is a cat's head, and at night will be transformed into a black cat to protect the human body and drive away the evil spirit.
Italy: Death is near.
Legend has it that if a black cat is seen lying on a patient ’ s bed, it means death is near.
Although there are many mysterious legends about black cats, they are actually very cute and close to people!
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The salon will be hosted by Dr. Nahla Imam, Professor of Folk Traditions and Beliefs, UNESCO Intangible Heritage Expert, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Heritage House, Dr. Maysara Abdullah, Professor of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities and Deputy Director of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
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He discusses with his guests everything related to the customs, rituals and convictions of Egyptians throughout the various times, which they inherited from their early fathers and became what is called "living heritage", living among them and affecting their way of life and lifestyle, although they are inherited over thousands of years, which have been preserved in their minds and retrieved when the need comes in a traditional way without standing on their references or real causes, from black cat and blue beads Even a pinch of salt and other ancient Egyptian legacies still affect the lives of all Egyptians.
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