Music and the human brain. A neuroscientist and opera singer guides us through the science of how and why music moves us. Want more from the show? You can get messages right from our hosts (and more ...

Music can influence blood pressure, increasing or decreasing the systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower) pressure based on the tempo and volume of the song and other factors. Slower, softer music tends ...

When Amy Richter was a little girl, her father often traveled for work. He often came home bearing gifts of music and record albums. They bonded while poring over all that vinyl, she recalls, ...

Can music improve athletic performance? Can running faster or working out harder be as simple as boosting the volume on your favorite songs? Costas Karageorghis, author of the book, "Applying Music in ...

Alexis Cariello’s three-year-old son, Nico, loves to sing. Sometimes, he drifts off to sleep to the sound of his own voice; other times he belts out holiday tunes from his bed so loudly that Cariello ...

By now, you've probably seen and heard the magical Grammy Awards performance of Fast Car by Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs. As a young baby boomer, I'm about the same age as Chapman, and I had her song ...

Chronic pain affects over 40 percent of the general population and is one of the leading causes of disability. For years opioid-based medications have been the primary treatment choice for chronic ...

Listening to a peaceful playlist of the best music for sleep is an easy and free bedtime hack. Here's how to create your sleep playlist. Caroline Igo Former Editor, Sleep Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...