Music therapy can boost brain function from "summary" of The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge
Music therapy has the power to stimulate the brain in ways that few other therapies can. When we listen to music, multiple areas of the brain are activated simultaneously. The auditory cortex processes the sound, the frontal lobe interprets the emotional content, and the cerebellum coordinates our physical response. This intricate dance of brain activity can have profound effects on our cognitive functions. Studies have shown that music therapy can improve memory, attention, and even language skills in individuals with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's. The rhythmic patterns and melodies in music can help to rewire the brain, creating new neural pathways and improving overall cognitive function. In fact, some patients who have lost the ability...
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