On Happiness, Music, and Meditation for the Brain
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This week’s top reads cover the science behind some of the good things in life—from how we particularly strive for happiness, how music plays a powerful role in our brain, and how the brain is on monk mode.
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What Kind of Happiness Do People Value Most?
We all strive to be happy. But what kind of happiness exactly are we talking about? Is happiness what we experience in a moment? Or is it more of the ability to look back and remember a time as happy? Take a deep dive into the distinctions in happiness, from a scientific standpoint.
How Playing Music Benefits Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity
We go to the gym to train our muscles, but what do we do for our brains? Brain Pickings tells us how playing music is the brain’s equivalent to a full-body workout. If that isn’t a perfect excuse to listen to music all day long, what is?
Your Brain On Meditation
The latest research in neuroscience and epigenetics tells us that meditation is anti-inflammatory, and self-directed neuroplasticity (our brain’s ability to physically change and adapt even as adults). An interesting read on how meditating for 10 minutes every day can alter our innate biology for the better.
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