Baby Opera: Study Finds Babies get a Kick out of Live Music University of Toronto Study findings suggest that even babies feel the impact of being at a live show, through both musicians’ interactions with an audience and the social experience of being in a...
Concrete Made 30% Stronger by Adding Waste Coffee Grounds– Cutting Emissions and Mining in the Process Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete byutilizing coffee grounds, giving the roast a “double shot” at life and reducing waste going to...
The Surprising Ways Your Mind Influences Your Health Your mind is not separate from your physiology, and changing your mindset in various ways can lead to a happier, healthier life. When we open our minds to this idea of mind-body unity, new possibilities for...
Friends are Good for Your Physical Health It turns out that healthy relationships actually contribute to good physical health. Having a close circle of friends can decrease your risk of health problems like diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. Social isolation and...
Steve Martin on Banjo A clip of Steve Martin expertly playing one of his songs on the banjo has resurfaced as the actor celebrated his 77th birthday on Sunday, August 14. The footage shows the actor and comedian playing his song “Banjo Finale: The Great Remember” in a...
The Power of Music on the Human Brain On the effects of music on the immune system There’s some evidence that music actually reduces some of the inflammatory proteins that are floating around in our bodies. Music reduces the stress hormone cortisol; it also increases...
