Something You Should Know

The Healing Effects of Music & Understanding Adolescence

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Jul 7, 2025
Stefan Koelsch, a renowned neuroscientist and music psychologist, discusses the profound healing power of music. He explains how music can alleviate conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease, enhancing mental wellness. Matt Richtel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning health reporter, delves into the challenges of adolescence, exploring the brain changes that drive risky behaviors. Together, they emphasize the importance of music in regulating emotions during these tumultuous years and highlight the critical need for support as teens navigate their identities.
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INSIGHT

Unexpected Power of Friendship

  • Friends can make physical tasks feel easier and can extend your lifespan greatly.
  • Close friends even share about 1% of their DNA, like fourth cousins genetically.
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Music as Universal Brain Stimulus

  • Music is a universal human trait found in every culture throughout history.
  • It deeply shapes our emotions, social bonds, and even our brain biology.
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Music's Deep Brain Impact

  • Music activates the oldest brain regions directly connected to body functions like heartbeat and breathing.
  • This explains music's ability to relax or energize us physically and emotionally.
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