The term 'Mozart Effect' was first introduced in a 1993 study by Rauscher, Shaw, and Ky, which demonstrated that listening to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major temporarily enhanced spatial reasoning abilities in college students, sparking widespread interest in the cognitive benefits of classical music.

This phenomenon quickly gained traction in both scientific literature and public discourse as a potential tool for improving cognitive performance, although subsequent research has yielded mixed results regarding its efficacy and universality.

The initial findings led to broader investigations into the relationship between music and cognitive functions, including studies on memory and emotional regulation, which revealed significant individual differences in responsiveness to musical stimuli.

Recent studies have suggested that listening to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K.448) can enhance beat synchronization, a process linked to the brain's time constant and cognitive processing speed, which may benefit tasks requiring precise timing and coordination.

Mozart's music, particularly K.448, has also been associated with improved mental performance and concentration, as its high-frequency waves above 3500 Hz are believed to stimulate the nervous system and promote a state of heightened focus and memory retention.

Although some claims about Mozart's music alleviating epilepsy symptoms have been contested, its ability to influence brain activity and cognitive functions continues to be a subject of interest, with researchers exploring its impact on learning environments and productivity.

The Mozart Effect posits that listening to Mozart's music, particularly compositions like his Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, can temporarily enhance spatial reasoning and cognitive performance by stimulating brain activity in areas associated with these functions.

Research indicates that classical music, including Mozart's works, can activate both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, promoting the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are linked to improved mood and cognitive function.

High-frequency waves in Mozart's music are thought to stimulate the nervous system and enhance physiological functions, potentially placing the brain in an optimal state for concentration and memory retention during tasks requiring spatial reasoning.

A systematic review published in Scientific Reports analyzed studies on the Mozart Effect, particularly the Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (KV448), and found no reliable evidence supporting its ability to alleviate symptoms of epilepsy or enhance cognitive performance, citing issues like selective reporting and small sample sizes in prior research.

Research on the Mozart Effect and memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment revealed that listening to classical music, including Mozart, did not universally improve learning outcomes, though individual differences such as using music for emotional regulation showed potential for positive effects.

Alternative explanations for the perceived benefits of the Mozart Effect include the possibility that any enjoyable or stimulating activity, not limited to Mozart’s music, could temporarily enhance cognitive performance by improving mood or arousal levels.

In educational settings, the Mozart Effect has been applied to enhance students' concentration and learning outcomes, with studies showing that listening to classical music, including Mozart, can improve attention spans and receptivity to information during reading tasks.

Another practical application of the Mozart Effect in education involves using background music to regulate emotional states, which has been found to positively impact memory tasks for individuals accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator.

While the Mozart Effect has shown promise in specific contexts, such as improving memory and focus, its outcomes can vary significantly based on individual preferences and the type of music used, highlighting the importance of customizing musical interventions to suit the needs of students for optimal results.

Research indicates that the duration and frequency of listening to Mozart's music are critical factors in achieving cognitive improvements, as prolonged exposure to high-frequency waves in Mozart's compositions can stimulate the nervous system and enhance physiological functions, including concentration and memory retention.

Studies have shown that listening to Mozart's music for specific periods, such as 20 minutes before and 5 minutes after a task, can have measurable effects, including reduced stress and improved cognitive performance.

The cumulative effect of listening to Mozart's music regularly has been highlighted in research, suggesting that consistent exposure over time can amplify cognitive benefits, such as improved memory and concentration, due to the brain's adaptation to harmonic frequencies.

Research has shown that classical music, including works by composers like Bach and Beethoven, can positively influence cognitive functions such as memory and imagination, with studies indicating that it stimulates the cerebral cortex and enhances thought processes and emotional well-being, similar to the Mozart Effect.

Additionally, familiar music, regardless of genre, has been found to activate brain regions responsible for movement and emotional processing, which can enhance focus and learning, indicating that the cognitive benefits of music are not exclusive to classical genres like Mozart.

To maximize the benefits of playing Mozart’s music during breaks in an elementary school setting, it is essential to select compositions that are soothing and instrumental, such as Mozart’s lullabies, which have been shown to reduce stress and pain in newborns during medical procedures.

Structuring the music sessions to include familiar and repetitive pieces can enhance focus and receptivity, as research indicates that students perform better when listening to music they are accustomed to, which minimizes distractions and supports concentration.

Additionally, the timing and duration of music exposure should be carefully planned, as studies on the Mozart Effect suggest that listening to classical music during specific phases, such as information consolidation, can create an optimal environment for cognitive engagement and memory retention.

While studies have explored the Mozart Effect in various contexts, there is limited research specifically addressing its impact on elementary school children, with most studies focusing on adults or infants.

Recent studies suggest that the long-term cognitive benefits of regularly exposing children to Mozart's music may be nuanced, as the 'Mozart Effect' primarily demonstrates temporary improvements in spatial reasoning rather than sustained cognitive development over time.

Research indicates that classical music, including Mozart, can stimulate both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, potentially fostering neural plasticity and improving cognitive functions, though these effects are more pronounced in short-term scenarios rather than as a long-term developmental strategy.

Experts recommend using Mozart's music, particularly instrumental pieces, to create a conducive learning environment, as studies suggest that such music can enhance concentration and memory by stimulating the brain's cognitive attention system and promoting a state of focus through high-frequency waves.

To optimize the benefits of the Mozart Effect in classrooms, experts suggest pairing music with structured learning rituals, such as fixed study times and a motivating environment, as these practices can amplify the positive impact of music on students' cognitive performance and emotional regulation.

Ethical concerns about relying on music-based interventions like the Mozart Effect in educational environments include the risk of oversimplifying complex cognitive processes and attributing improvements solely to music without considering other contributing factors, which may lead to unrealistic expectations among educators and parents.

Practical concerns involve the variability in individual responses to music, as studies suggest that music therapy and interventions must be tailored to personal preferences and psychological profiles to be effective, making generalized applications in classrooms challenging.

The term 'Mozart Effect' was first introduced in a 1993 study by Rauscher, Shaw, and Ky, which demonstrated that listening to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major temporarily enhanced spatial reasoning abilities in college students, sparking widespread interest in the cognitive benefits of classical music.

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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.

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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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This phenomenon quickly gained traction in both scientific literature and public discourse as a potential tool for improving cognitive performance, although subsequent research has yielded mixed results regarding its efficacy and universality.

The initial findings led to broader investigations into the relationship between music and cognitive functions, including studies on memory and emotional regulation, which revealed significant individual differences in responsiveness to musical stimuli.

Recent studies have suggested that listening to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K.448) can enhance beat synchronization, a process linked to the brain's time constant and cognitive processing speed, which may benefit tasks requiring precise timing and coordination.

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The study did not determine whether rats prefer Mozart to Maroon 5. (Richard Drew/AP)

Rhythm has long been thought to be a uniquely human trait, but researchers have found that rats possess the ability and can keep the beat to Mozart, a new study shows.

Scientists at the University of Tokyo found that rats’ beat synchronicity came from the time constant of their brains, not their bodies, which is similar across species.

“Rats displayed innate — that is, without any training or prior exposure to music — beat synchronization most distinctly within 120–140 bpm (beats per minute), to which humans also exhibit the clearest beat synchronization,” said University of Tokyo Associate Professor Hirokazu Takahashi.

Researchers equipped 20 rats with wireless accelerometers to measure their head movements. They were played one-minute excerpts of “Sonata for two pianos (K. 448)” by Mozart at four different speeds – 75%, 100%, 200% and 400% of the original speed.

The study focused on responses to “K. 448” by Mozart. But the study also played four other musical pieces to human and animal participants: “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga, “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen, “Beat It” by Michael Jackson and “Sugar” by Maroon 5.

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Mozart's music, particularly K.448, has also been associated with improved mental performance and concentration, as its high-frequency waves above 3500 Hz are believed to stimulate the nervous system and promote a state of heightened focus and memory retention.

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Feng Ying Ying shared a short video on the mainland social platform Little Red Book, sharing her five tips on reading, saying that not only love needs ritual, learning needs to be. "Serena Williams, the women 's tennis champion, listens to the same song every time she goes out, and will play tennis five times before kick-off." Feng Ying Ying Ying said she has a set of five strokes learning rituals. Better.
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"Mozart's music contains many high-frequency waves above 3500 Hz", high-frequency waves can stimulate the spine to the brain's nervous system, improve physiological function, while listening to Mozart's music, the brain will be in the A-wave state of concentration and memory are going up.
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According to the law of attraction, it is not enough to put a note on the goal in the learning environment, you can try to imagine that you have achieved the dream as much as possible, and use this sense of satisfaction to drive you to continue to work hard for the goal, "believe that you have got, you will get".
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Although some claims about Mozart's music alleviating epilepsy symptoms have been contested, its ability to influence brain activity and cognitive functions continues to be a subject of interest, with researchers exploring its impact on learning environments and productivity.

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Scientists from the University of Vienna have dispelled the myth that Mozart ’ s major sonata KV448 can alleviate the symptoms of epilepsy.
The results of the study are presented in the journal Scientific Reports.
According to the authors of the work, they could not find evidence of the above theory.
In the past, it was believed that Mozart ’ s music had many positive effects on a person, for example, it increases the intelligence of the fetus if a pregnant woman listened to it.
Recently, a number of studies have shown that KV448 sonata alleviates symptoms in patients with epilepsy.
In their work, scientists analyzed these studies, as well as other scientific literature.
As it turned out, there is no reliable evidence of the beneficial effect of the melody.
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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.
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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.
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Familiar music can help people with dementia recover certain aspects of their memory, make them feel calm, and greatly improve their mood.
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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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Research indicates that classical music, including Mozart's works, can activate both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, promoting the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are linked to improved mood and cognitive function.

High-frequency waves in Mozart's music are thought to stimulate the nervous system and enhance physiological functions, potentially placing the brain in an optimal state for concentration and memory retention during tasks requiring spatial reasoning.

A systematic review published in Scientific Reports analyzed studies on the Mozart Effect, particularly the Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (KV448), and found no reliable evidence supporting its ability to alleviate symptoms of epilepsy or enhance cognitive performance, citing issues like selective reporting and small sample sizes in prior research.

Research on the Mozart Effect and memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment revealed that listening to classical music, including Mozart, did not universally improve learning outcomes, though individual differences such as using music for emotional regulation showed potential for positive effects.

Alternative explanations for the perceived benefits of the Mozart Effect include the possibility that any enjoyable or stimulating activity, not limited to Mozart’s music, could temporarily enhance cognitive performance by improving mood or arousal levels.

In educational settings, the Mozart Effect has been applied to enhance students' concentration and learning outcomes, with studies showing that listening to classical music, including Mozart, can improve attention spans and receptivity to information during reading tasks.

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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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Another practical application of the Mozart Effect in education involves using background music to regulate emotional states, which has been found to positively impact memory tasks for individuals accustomed to using music as an emotional regulator.

While the Mozart Effect has shown promise in specific contexts, such as improving memory and focus, its outcomes can vary significantly based on individual preferences and the type of music used, highlighting the importance of customizing musical interventions to suit the needs of students for optimal results.

Research indicates that the duration and frequency of listening to Mozart's music are critical factors in achieving cognitive improvements, as prolonged exposure to high-frequency waves in Mozart's compositions can stimulate the nervous system and enhance physiological functions, including concentration and memory retention.

Studies have shown that listening to Mozart's music for specific periods, such as 20 minutes before and 5 minutes after a task, can have measurable effects, including reduced stress and improved cognitive performance.

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American scientists have discovered that Mozart ’ s music can have a pain-relieving effect.
This was found out during the experiment on newborns, reports Zakon.kz.
According to The Telegraph, from April 2019 to February 2020, researchers studied the effect of music on the sensation of pain in infants.
The experiment involved 100 newborns who took mandatory blood tests.
54 out of 100 children listened to Mozart's lullabies for 20 minutes before the medical procedure and for five minutes after it.
The rest of the children did not play music.
All children were tested under the same conditions.
The level of pain was assessed on a scale from zero to seven points on the intensity of crying, breathing, facial expression and other criteria.
It turned out that the newborns, who put Mozart, more easily transferred the collection of blood for tests and generally behaved more calmly.
They stopped feeling pain a minute after the procedure, while babies who did not listen to music felt pain two minutes later.
"Music recordings, in addition to sucrose, effectively reduce pain in newborns.
Music can be considered a simple, easily reproducible and inexpensive means of relieving pain from minor medical procedures for healthy and full-term babies, ” the researchers concluded.
Researchers have yet to find out whether babies have the same effect as their parents' recorded voices.
In addition, there is no certainty that Mozart will work as a painkiller for adults.
Earlier, scientists at New York University have proved that listening to music, drinking coffee and other everyday pleasures are good for the brain.
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Everyone knows that Mozart and Beethoven were geniuses.
But who would have thought that their masterpieces, created hundreds of years ago, would become part of a rapidly evolving trend called “wellness music ”?
According to Liz Cooper, founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, wellness music is any music that you listen to to to improve your well-being.
In the scientific community, this is called “music medicine. ”
Liz explains that such music contains “sound vitamins ” that supply“ nutrients ” to our body and brain.
“Sound vitamins are the small properties that make up a piece of music.
For example, studies have shown that the nervous system is well influenced by low tones and a slow pace, ” says Liz.
You can feel better and calm down, and your health will improve over time (read on to find out how).
“Sound vitamins are the small properties that make up a piece of music.
For example, studies have shown that the nervous system is well influenced by low tones and a slow pace. ”
Liz Cooper
Founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy
Liz, and with her, major trend forecasting organizations, argue that music medicine is on the verge of a “crazy breakthrough. ”
Some music streaming and meditation apps already have therapeutic compositions, or the developers plan to turn them off.
New technological platforms are being prepared for the launch, on which it will be possible to create personal compositions for restoration with the help of artificial intelligence.
And this is not surprising: according to Liz, we may never have experienced such a strong need for home and low-cost recreation and recovery facilities as last year.
How music relaxes muscles and calms the mind
MRI studies have shown that music medicine activates various parts of the brain, especially the limbic system.
“This area is called the emotional center of the brain, it is connected to its other departments that control blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, as well as our emotional state, ” says Vina Graf, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology and resuscitation at the University of Pennsylvania.
In other words, when we listen to therapeutic music, the brain sends a signal to the body to calm down.
Any music stimulates the release of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and other endorphins.
These substances can increase or decrease stress markers.
“That ’ s why some songs make us feel nostalgic, happy, sad or angry, and also help us calm down or cheer up, ” explains Vina.
"When these stress markers are lowered, one can enter a state of deep relaxation, which is called an altered state of consciousness.
These are wonderful, warm, fuzzy sensations that we experience just before falling asleep or waking up, says Liz. – In this state, we do not just feel good at the moment, it is associated with a variety of potential health benefits, including good mood and reducing anxiety, relieving muscle tension and getting rid of pain. ”
“The more vitamins in the track, the more stress and inflammation levels are reduced when listening, ” says Vina.
In the course of the study, she found that music medicine is no worse than meditation helps to relieve anxiety before surgery.
“The most effective vitamins include a rate of 60 to 80 beats per minute, minimal sharp drops, lack of text and a small amount of sound vibrations, ” says Vina.
(So your usual indie playlist probably won ’ t work, but classical music or yoga tracks will probably work.)
All these elements help the brain and body to move from the “fight or run ” mode to the rest and recovery mode.
Some sound vitamins, such as gradual slowing of sound, can directly affect the heart rate and / or blood pressure of the listener.
“It came out when we tested one of my tracks in the University of Sussex ’ s Brain Research Laboratory, ” Liz says.
So powerful that when this song was played on the radio station, drivers were advised to park at the curb while listening. ”
Both experts note that we are only at the initial stage of understanding how powerful music medicine can become.
Now, researchers using fitness trackers can measure heart rate and blood pressure while listening to a melody to determine which sound vitamins give the maximum effect.
Next, they can be used to achieve a certain effect, for example, to fall asleep, relieve anxiety or restore muscles after training.
Learn to listen
“Wellness music is a category that includes several subgenres selected on the basis of research: ambient, calm and classical music, compositions with a slowing pace and therapeutic music, ” says Vina.
In your favorite applications, try different genres and experiment until you find those compositions that will help you achieve the desired effect.
Or use our tips if you are looking for music to relax:
• Recovery after exercise: “Studies suggest that low-frequency sounds promote deeper muscle relaxation, ” Liz says.
Try the Paua track.
According to Liz, it is especially good at relieving stress and tension after training.
Music before bedtime: “Look for music without abrupt changes, with long low tones, where the sounds of the outside world are used more than musical tones, ” advises Liz.
Before going to bed, you should not listen to music with sharp high sounds.
A great option for an evening audition is the song Somnus X, written by Liz herself.
At the beginning of the composition, a rich sonic landscape unfolds, which then gradually fades for 10 minutes.
• Instant stress relief: When choosing a composition that also involves breathing movements (in this case, you can use music with words), it will be twice easier for the brain and body to go to rest.
Liz ’ s balanced BB1 breathing exercises help to calm anxiety in just 5 minutes and even faster.
No matter when and why you listen to music, Liz advises using full-size headphones for a greater immersion effect.
According to Liz, this way you can feel the low frequencies passing through the headphones directly to your bones and muscles.
And although you can evaluate the benefits of music medicine almost immediately, in just one track, listen to these songs for at least five minutes a day - so the positive changes will increase.
“Our research has shown that there is a cumulative effect, ” says Liz. — The more you listen to this music, as in the case of meditation or mindfulness practice, the more effective the process becomes.
You can dive very deep, because it ’ s something already familiar. ”
The more you immerse yourself in Zen through Mozart, the deeper you comprehend Zen.
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Illustrations: Kesia Gabriella
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Research has shown that classical music, including works by composers like Bach and Beethoven, can positively influence cognitive functions such as memory and imagination, with studies indicating that it stimulates the cerebral cortex and enhances thought processes and emotional well-being, similar to the Mozart Effect.

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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!

Additionally, familiar music, regardless of genre, has been found to activate brain regions responsible for movement and emotional processing, which can enhance focus and learning, indicating that the cognitive benefits of music are not exclusive to classical genres like Mozart.

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Harvard expert: not classical music, this kind of music can help you focus
Music can not only entertain people and help people focus, but given the diversity of music and people, how can we choose the music that is best for us?
The researchers found that in terms of improving brain power, everyone's effective music is different, and the effect is dependent on each person's response to music.
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Srini Pillay has found that the music you are most familiar with, or the songs you love and remember, is the music that will help you concentrate most effectively.
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A 2018 study found that familiar music activates many brain regions responsible for movement.
Pillay said that this means that he can sing along and feel the familiar rhythm with his body.
Because I have heard this song, I can look forward to the next rhythm.
And when you need to focus, familiar music can help relieve stress, connect you to the emotions you need, and help people focus on what ’ s in front of them.
However, Dr. Pillay warns to be careful whether you get tired of listening to too much of this music.
Multiple studies have shown that the pleasure of listening to music is a U-curve; it increases first, but over time, once your brain gets used to the music, the pleasure decreases.
Other studies have found that "soft and fast" music helps learning, while "loud and fast", "soft" and "loud and slow" types hinder learning; pure music is also more helpful than songs with lyrics.
How familiar music affects the brain
Music can affect brain concentration in a number of ways; one mechanism reduces stress and cortisol, allowing the brain to stay focused without interruption.
In the brain, the attention center is directly connected to the area that processes emotions, so any music that makes your emotions go up and down can disrupt your attention.
On the other hand, when you suppress your feelings, negative emotions will hover in your mind.
No matter how hard you try, you will not be able to concentrate.
So, if music can help you connect emotions, it can also help you think more clearly.
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To maximize the benefits of playing Mozart’s music during breaks in an elementary school setting, it is essential to select compositions that are soothing and instrumental, such as Mozart’s lullabies, which have been shown to reduce stress and pain in newborns during medical procedures.

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Researchers have found that the soothing background music of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during medical procedures may somewhat relieve pain in newborns
This is reported by Science Alert.
It is noted that the test team from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia was the first of its kind.
Scientists conducted a study among 100 infants at a hospital in New York.
Each child was born full-term, and at the time of the test he was about 2 days old.
Before medical workers took blood using the standard heel prick procedure, more than half of the babies listened to the soothing instrumental lullaby of the famous musician Mozart for twenty minutes.
At the same time, the other half waited silently.
As a rule, when newborns intend to conduct a small medical procedure, they are given sugar.
Two minutes before the heel injection, the babies were given sucrose to ease the pain a little.
The lullaby sounded during the injection and lasted about five minutes after that.
Parents were not allowed to physically hug their children during the study.
The team regularly assessed the babies ’ pain using facial expressions, crying, breathing, limb movements, and alertness as indicators.
The researchers were wearing noise-cancelling headphones, so they didn ’ t know if the music was playing or not.
Eventually, newborns exposed to Mozart showed a "statistically and clinically significant" decrease in scores on the Neonatal Pain Scale (NIPS), and this was true before, during, and after heel injection.
The authors conclude that "musical intervention is a light, reproducible and inexpensive tool for pain relief during minor procedures in healthy, full-term newborns."
Also today, there is a lot of evidence suggesting that music can significantly reduce pain in adults.
Research among newborns is a good opportunity for further research, especially because painkillers often cannot be used in infants.
According to American scientists, such results of the experiment may be a consequence of the fact that music distracts children from pain.
Previous studies among adults have shown that live, pleasant music eases pain more than gloomy and sad music.
This means that distraction cannot fully explain the results.
Perhaps there is something in the tempo, harmony or melody of a song that numbs a person ’ s brain, even if they ’ ve heard very little music before.
Scientists working on the current study say they are now interested in whether parental voices can calm newborns as much as Mozart.
Earlier, physicists from Finland conducted a study and found that sound can propagate through a perfect vacuum, but this requires appropriate conditions.
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Structuring the music sessions to include familiar and repetitive pieces can enhance focus and receptivity, as research indicates that students perform better when listening to music they are accustomed to, which minimizes distractions and supports concentration.

Additionally, the timing and duration of music exposure should be carefully planned, as studies on the Mozart Effect suggest that listening to classical music during specific phases, such as information consolidation, can create an optimal environment for cognitive engagement and memory retention.

While studies have explored the Mozart Effect in various contexts, there is limited research specifically addressing its impact on elementary school children, with most studies focusing on adults or infants.

Recent studies suggest that the long-term cognitive benefits of regularly exposing children to Mozart's music may be nuanced, as the 'Mozart Effect' primarily demonstrates temporary improvements in spatial reasoning rather than sustained cognitive development over time.

Research indicates that classical music, including Mozart, can stimulate both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, potentially fostering neural plasticity and improving cognitive functions, though these effects are more pronounced in short-term scenarios rather than as a long-term developmental strategy.

Experts recommend using Mozart's music, particularly instrumental pieces, to create a conducive learning environment, as studies suggest that such music can enhance concentration and memory by stimulating the brain's cognitive attention system and promoting a state of focus through high-frequency waves.

To optimize the benefits of the Mozart Effect in classrooms, experts suggest pairing music with structured learning rituals, such as fixed study times and a motivating environment, as these practices can amplify the positive impact of music on students' cognitive performance and emotional regulation.

Ethical concerns about relying on music-based interventions like the Mozart Effect in educational environments include the risk of oversimplifying complex cognitive processes and attributing improvements solely to music without considering other contributing factors, which may lead to unrealistic expectations among educators and parents.

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AI algorithms in generative networks have been trained on large datasets to translate their data into unique artwork, and from paintings to sculptures, trained systems can mimic different art styles and visually produce pieces of art.
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Although AI has evolved to produce artistic innovations, it does not exceed the limits of human experience and emotions, and therefore encourages collaborative action to achieve unique and rich human creativity.
AI has made great progress in recent years, prompting exploration of its impact on humans, where AI systems can now produce art, music, images and texts of all kinds.
The rise of AI has created ethical challenges and questions, such as who owns the copyright of works of art created by AI?
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How can we distinguish between content produced by AI and content created by humans?
AI algorithms in generative networks have been trained on large datasets to translate their data into unique artwork, and from paintings to sculptures, trained systems can mimic different art styles and visually produce art pieces.
However, researchers argue that AI-generated art lacks the depth and meaning that human artists bring to their work, and personal emotions and experiences are often the inspirational and personal source that gives the artist his extra creativity, which is lacking in AI-generated art.
AI has also shown the ability to produce music indistinguishable from pieces of music composed by humans, and by analyzing patterns and structures present in existing pieces of music, AI systems can generate new tones and harmonies and even complete musical works. AI has made great progress in synthesizing written content including novels, articles, and texts, and by training on a huge amount of text, AI systems can produce consistent and linguistically correct passages, but many of the topics that make the literature interesting and attractive to the reader, including the fine details shared between stories and the depths of characters, remain far from AI.
Instead of replacing human creativity, AI can act as a partner, increasing and enhancing artistic expression, according to Derasat, where intelligent systems can help artists, musicians, and writers by offering new perspectives, proposing new ideas, and facilitating the creative process. On the artistic level, human creativity takes root through human experiences and cultural influences and is an expression of our desires, aspirations and struggles we face. On the other hand, AI suffers from a lack of awareness and subjective experiences, and although it can mimic creative processes, it cannot feel emotions in the same way or talk about experiences. A TIE OF HUMAN CREATIVITY
The intersection between artificial intelligence and human creativity opens up new avenues for artistic expression.
Despite their incredible capabilities in producing art, music, and literature, AI systems lack the deep emotional connection and subjective experiences that define human creativity.

Practical concerns involve the variability in individual responses to music, as studies suggest that music therapy and interventions must be tailored to personal preferences and psychological profiles to be effective, making generalized applications in classrooms challenging.

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Content: Unveiling the Power of Music Therapy to Heal Your MInd

An important part of psychology, music therapy is a therepeutic approach that uses the naturally mood lifting properties of music to help improve people’s mental health.

“Choosing the right music is not just about what you like but also about what matches your personality.”

Music has been a very important part of our lives since a very long time. In the labyrinth of human experience, music exists as a language that transcends the barriers of words, reaching deep into the soul with melodies that resonate across time and space. Music, has been, for us humans, a constant companion for as long as one can remember, guiding us through moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between.

Now, imagine a space where this music, its melodies serve as measure to soothe troubled minds, where rhythms synchronize with the beating of our hearts, and where lyrics whisper solace to weary souls. Music therapy, is an art form of therapy, as old as humanity itself, yet, it is a continuously growing and evolving field, unfolding in its capacity to heal and transform.

An important part of psychology, music therapy is a therepeutic approach that uses the naturally mood lifting properties of music to help improve people’s mental health. This form of therapy has been studied for years and is a scientifically proven method to help deal mental health issues. It is extremely helpful for people dealing with several mental health problems. However, it is not just limited to mental health but it also helps in dealing with physical health issues, including heart diseases, arthritis, diabetes and several others.

“Music targets emotion”

Anita Gulwani, a certifed Music Therapist and founder of Musical Healings, states that music includes vocals, beats as well as instruments and what people like about certain music and the genre of music that they listen to the most, highly depends on the kind of personality they have. Everybody incorporates music in their daily life in some or the other form, be it singing, playing instruments or just simply listening to a particular kind of music and all of these have been found to be therapeutic for people as it makes an individual feel good in turn heals them. Music therapy includes designing of music which is systematic and is designed and customised solely for the purpose of aiding a patient and helping them process their emotions or unresolved traumas. Anita elaborates that there are times when a certain kind of music can also trigger individuals since their unconscious or the subconscious minds maybe rejecting the particular music. This happens mainly because music therapy targets an indiviudal’s emotions that they feel subconsciously, the emotions that have not been vented out or account for majority of a person’s personality; it does not affect the rational or the logical reasoning of an individual’s mind

“Music therapy works like magic”

Supporting the view, Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mishika Sethi, Director of Leap over Life states that Music therapy is a very huge domain of art therapy that comprises composition, drawing, dance and several other art forms. She elaborates that music has the properties to soothe an individual since it largely contributes to how a person feels when he or she listens to a particular music. It has a huge impact on the person’s emotions and makes people feel better. Music therapy has only recently been understood to be an important aspect of therapeutic approaches when it comes to scientific researches, however, it is being practiced for a very long time.

“Music therapy works like magic but only if it is done correctly,” she asserts that there is no standard procedure to conduct music therapy, it is a highly subjective therapeutic technique that largely depends on the personalities of the individuals who are in need for the therapy. Citing a similar point, Anita also highlights,”for instance, if an individual is dealing with depression, then the therapist may have to conduct a personality assessment to understand what kind of music will suit the person and the situation may differ from person to person, because every person has a different environment, a different personality, different coping mechanisms and also their mental health issues, despite being similar to others, may have differing results to music therapy.” It is very important to understand the root cause of the problems that an individual is dealing with and its triggers in order to design a particular therapy session that can effectively aid a patient.

Ms Gulwani asserts that music therapy mostly works on an individual’s unconscious and subconscious mind and enables an individual to deal with their pent up emotions in their day to day lives. Holding a similar opinion, Ms Sethi asserts that a lot of indiviudals choose to listen to a particular music out of peer pressure or external influences, however, it is important to understand that music should entirely be a personal choice because of the way it can impact an individual’s mind and emotions. Many-a-times, the music that people listen to is recommended  by their closed ones, and can result in adverse effects in their moods and emotions.

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“Music therapy should not be practiced by untrained people”

“Music therapy should not be practiced by untrained people and cannot be done alone, everytime, it highly depends on the severity of the patient’s condition,” Mishika asserts that it is highly important for psychologists and music therapists to be trained and be well aware about how to go about music therapy. Music therapy should be conducted by trained professionals who use music interventions to address the individual needs of their patients. Music therapy is a part of therapy sessins and is often additionally prescribed to patients to speed up their recovery and to also engage them into different activities to illicit better responses from the treatment. “Music therapy can not individually help solve a person’s problem entirely and needs to be accompanied by other forms of therapy, it is one of the therapies that psychologists include in the process of treating an individual,” Mishika elaborates that no form of therapy can be administered individually without proper diagnosis and assessment of the patient’s condition.

Additionally, Anita also mentions that music therapy often requires therapists and trained professionals to desgin music that can suit their patient and it also requires a particular setting to be practiced in similar to other therapy sessions. It requires interaction and equal participation from the therapist as well as the patient, in order to, acquire benefits out of the sessions. “”Music therapy incorporates both designing music that suits the needs of the patient best as well as recommending music that can help them overcome their issues. When I organise workshops for  people dealing with mental health issues or have difficulty managing their emotions, I organise them in a room that has a couch like all therapy sessions, the only difference is that for music therapies, we also have a lot of instruments that an individual can play so as to interact with the treatment, often leading to the patient also designing music that they like and helps them heal and calm their mind, I have organised several workshops for stress management and anger management,” Anita elaborates that while some people maybe okay with group therapy sessions, others might only be comfortable with individual sessions owing to the taboo of mental health associated with therapy sessions.

“Music therapy may help improve quality of life”

Elaborating on her personal experience, Mishika shared,”I had a client who was extremely anxious and wouldn’t let me get to the bottom of their problem. I had to engage him into music therapy as well as hypnotherapy, so as to get him to calm down and open up to the treatment, because music therapy does not always work well if conducted individually, depending on the issues the patient is dealing with.” Mishika further addressed the limitations of music therapy and shared that every therapy has its own limitations, music might not always be accepted to an individual’s subconscious and uncosncious, and in fact the right kind of music maybe even more difficult to find, similar to Anita’s point of view, that music, while on one hand heals, it also can trigger an individual’s issues further.

Thus, this form of treatment may be helpful for people and it may help improve the quality of life for people with physical health problem as well as mental since it utilizes the power of music to improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. There are several types of music therapies including analytical, Benenzon,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Community, Nord-ff and several others. Music therapy is highly subjective, making it suitable for people of any age, even very young children can benefit from it, however, there are always things that you must consider. Before beginning with a session, you must talk to your music therapist so as to get a clear idea of what to expect and can check in with your primary care physician, if needed.

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In ancient Egypt, cats were deeply revered for their spiritual and practical significance, often associated with the goddess Bastet, who symbolized well-being, joy, love, and fertility, and was depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat’s head.

Bastet was believed to protect homes and families, and cats were seen as her earthly representatives, warding off evil spirits and unfavorable energies, which elevated their status as sacred protectors in Egyptian mythology.

Cats also played a vital practical role in controlling rodent populations, safeguarding grain stocks, a resource as valuable as gold, which further intertwined their importance with prosperity and survival in Egyptian society.

The Egyptians demonstrated their reverence for cats through practices such as mummification, reflecting their belief in the divine connection between cats and their gods and their role in ensuring harmony in both life and the afterlife.

Excavations at Saqqara revealed catacombs filled with mummified cats near the sanctuary of Bastet, highlighting the Egyptians' spiritual reverence for cats as protectors and symbols of family warmth and joy.

The mourning rituals for cats, such as shaving one's eyebrows, underscored the deep emotional and spiritual bond Egyptians felt with these animals, treating them as integral members of the family and society.

Cats were believed to possess mystical qualities, such as their ability to see in the dark, earning them the nickname 'sunny eye,' which reinforced their symbolic connection to divine protection and spiritual insight.

Festivals dedicated to Bastet, such as those held in her temple at Bubastis, celebrated her protective and nurturing qualities, often involving music, dance, and offerings to honor her divine connection to cats.

The Egyptians' spiritual connection to cats influenced neighboring cultures through trade and shared religious practices, spreading the belief in cats as sacred protectors and symbols of divine power.

In ancient Egypt, cats were deeply revered for their spiritual and practical significance, often associated with the goddess Bastet, who symbolized well-being, joy, love, and fertility, and was depicted as a cat or a woman with a cat’s head.

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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

Bastet was believed to protect homes and families, and cats were seen as her earthly representatives, warding off evil spirits and unfavorable energies, which elevated their status as sacred protectors in Egyptian mythology.

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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 also played a vital practical role in controlling rodent populations, safeguarding grain stocks, a resource as valuable as gold, which further intertwined their importance with prosperity and survival in Egyptian society.

The Egyptians demonstrated their reverence for cats through practices such as mummification, reflecting their belief in the divine connection between cats and their gods and their role in ensuring harmony in both life and the afterlife.

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American magazine publishes exciting study on Egyptian crocodile mummies
The American magazine "PLoS ONE" specialized in science and medicine published the results of a new study that included exciting details about the archaeological discovery recently announced in an Egyptian archaeological site and contained the mummies of 10 crocodiles mummified in a unique way praising the efforts of the ancient Egyptians in embalming.
The discovery of the ten mummies inside a tomb at the Dome of the Hawa near Aswan sheds more light on the mummification practices of ancient Egypt.
At first glance, some might think they ’ re looking at living crocodiles swimming in the mud, but they ’ re really just mummies of crocodiles that died about 2,500 years ago.
Crocodiles were preserved in a ritual likely dedicated to honoring Sobek, a fertility god who was worshiped in ancient Egypt and associated with Nile crocodiles.
Details of the exciting discovery were published in the scientific journal PLoS ONE on Wednesday, and it was an adult crocodile of two different species and not as it used to be when mummies of young or young crocodiles were found.
Archaeologists have previously found the remains of other mummified crocodiles, but most of them were young and were not as well as in the new discovery.
Pia de Cooper, an archaeologist at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and co-author of the study, said: "Most of the time we were dealing with the remains of broken parts, but seeing that we have 10 crocodiles in a grave is rare.
In 2018, researchers discovered seven small tombs under a Byzantine-era landfill.
The mummified crocodiles were found in a cemetery, sandwiched between a waste site and four human burials believed to date back to around 2100 BC.
Five of the mummified crocodiles contained only the heads of the animals, while the other five were of varying completeness.
Based on the shape of the skull and the arrangement of the bone plates or scales, the research team hypothesized that the majority of the crocodiles in the cemetery were Crocodylus and the remainder were Crocodylus niloticus.
Salima Ikram, a professor general of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, who was not involved in the study, said the information provided insight into the nature of the ancient Egyptians' understanding of the distinct behaviors of these two species of crocodiles and how they dealt with them.
"While type 2 can devour you, type 1 is relatively safe and humans can swim with it in the same pool."
The head of the research team, Spanish Egyptologist Jimenez Serrano, said: “The discovery of these mummies offers us new insights into ancient Egyptian religion and how it treated these animals as sacrifices. ”
Crocodiles have played a prominent role in Egyptian culture for thousands of years, not only because of their association with ancient Egyptian gods, but also because they are a source of food and also because their fat is used as a medicine to treat body pain and baldness.
Stuffed animals, including ibis, cats, and baboons, are relatively common finds in Egyptian tombs.

Excavations at Saqqara revealed catacombs filled with mummified cats near the sanctuary of Bastet, highlighting the Egyptians' spiritual reverence for cats as protectors and symbols of family warmth and joy.

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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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The mourning rituals for cats, such as shaving one's eyebrows, underscored the deep emotional and spiritual bond Egyptians felt with these animals, treating them as integral members of the family and society.

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History confirms that the love of mankind for cats has lasted for exactly more than four thousand years - this is one of the few animals worshiped in ancient Egypt.
And some of the goddesses, the most famous of which is Bastet, were even depicted with a cat's head.
In the Middle Ages, King Richard II of England issued a decree prohibiting the use of cats in food.
Some historians believe that this happened on March 28, 1384 - this is how the Day of Respect for Cats was born.
How can you celebrate this day with your pet?
• Spend time with her or him: caress, lie down next to him, play.
It seems obvious, but sometimes work and other things make you forget about literally everything in the world.
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Perhaps you have not visited a veterinarian for a long time, and this holiday will serve as a reminder to show care of this kind.
After all, even if the pet seems healthy, it should be regularly shown to a specialist.
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Festivals dedicated to Bastet, such as those held in her temple at Bubastis, celebrated her protective and nurturing qualities, often involving music, dance, and offerings to honor her divine connection to cats.

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The Egyptians' spiritual connection to cats influenced neighboring cultures through trade and shared religious practices, spreading the belief in cats as sacred protectors and symbols of divine power.