Exploring the quantifiable impact of music on physical and mental health through evidence from 26 studies, Matt McCrary discusses the potential application of music in medicine and its parallels with the perception of exercise 50 years ago.
Music is central to the human experience. We celebrate with it, commiserate through it - often some of our strongest memories are tied to it.
On All in the Mind this week, how music affects us from the womb through the rest of our lives - and what new research tells us about its measurable impact on our mental health.
Plus, the 'plink' test - how our musical memories can identify a track from just a sliver of song, and the power of music to shape our emotions.