Listening to music at work can you stay focused, build creativity and block out distractions, scientists say, although for some tasks silence may be best.

In today’s fast-paced world, cognitive health and mental clarity are paramount. With the increasing demands on our brains—from work and study to daily life challenges—finding effective ways to enhance ...

Whether you’re working from home or studying for class, sometimes it’s nice to turn on a little music to help you tune out all the noise around you. It can be easy to get distracted if your partner is ...

Do you struggle to concentrate for more than a few minutes or find you can’t focus on even the most mundane task? You’re not ...

“Music is the medicine of the mind.” That is what American soldier and politician John A. Logan (1826–1886) once said. I kind of agree with it. Being a classically trained mezzosoprano, I know from ...

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