How music reorganizes the brain to recover from stress
A new study by Chinese scientists suggests that music helps the brain recover from stress by engaging stress-regulatory neural pathways as it unfolds over time. The research indicates that the temporal structure of music is key to its therapeutic effects.
Why it matters
Understanding the neurological mechanisms of music therapy could lead to more effective non-pharmacological treatments for stress and anxiety disorders.
How can music help us recover from stress? A new study by Chinese scientists suggests the answer may lie in how…
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