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Humans are bombarded with sounds, which shape how we experience things
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Music and Brain Health
From soft jazz to hard rock — discover music’s mental, social and physical benefits
Group Singing Strikes the Right Note
Participating in a choir can help boost feelings of pleasure and interest in life
TED Talk: How playing an instrument benefits your brain
Multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active when you listen to music
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Give Ballroom Dancing a Whirl
This fun activity may help keep your body and mind nimble
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Learning the steps with a partner can pay social and mental benefits
Your Brain on Dancing
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5 Ways to Master a Second Language
You know it’s good for your brain, but how can you get over the barriers?
Your Brain on Second Language
Expanding your language horizons may help improve brain performance
TED Talk: The benefits of a bilingual brain
Knowing more than one language may keep your brain healthy, complex and actively engaged
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Build lasting social bonds that will serve you well in the years ahead
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Travel into the auditory system to explore the loss of silence
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