Tag: music and the body
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Science Reveals Why You Feel Happy When You Hear Your Favorite Song
Do you feel instantly happy the moment you hear the first bars of your favorite song? According to a 2019 Gallup poll that examined the emotional state of people in America, over 55 percent of the U.S. population reported experiencing some degree of stress in their daily life. And this was roughly 20 percent higher…
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If you get goosebumps when you hear your favorite song, this is why…
When you enjoy your favorite music, it doesn’t just affect your mood – your brain actually undergoes changes based on the music you listen to. Certain physiological processes become triggered when you listen to music you like – your heart rate speeds up, your pupils get bigger, your body temperature increases, and activity in your…