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You may remember something that you learned or experienced several years ago: this is long term memory. Unlike short term memory, memories from minutes/hours ago, long term memory refers to distant memories, usually measured from years to decades, and the lasting retention of information and skills.  Long term memories are relatively permanent compared to short…
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Music acts as a mechanism that helps to process emotions and can be exploited as a calming agent, or medicine for grief. It is honestly a fundamental attribute to almost every animal species, from humans to birds. All animals have their own form of music, which is special to their species, but why? What is…
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It is well known today that music has several benefits. Even inside the womb, babies have responded positively to music, and many of us can see that our own mood changes when we listen to certain songs. While many effects of music on the brain are not fully understood, several studies have shown that listening…
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The beginning of school is pulling up, and I know many people struggle with getting back to being focused and productive when working on their schoolwork as well as reducing their anxiety and stress. A form of therapy called binaural beats entered the market a few years ago and has been advertised as a way…
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While our voice is one of the most important parts of self-expression and our personality, many people don’t actually understand how it works. What is this “voice box” that everyone has talked about before? The phonatory system, or “voice box”, actually works with the respiratory and resonance systems to produce your voice.  The respiratory system,…
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