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Music is like brain food
New research reveals that even if someone hasn’t had formal music training, their brain still has areas that can recognize and respond to music. Imagine your brain as a musical detective – it can pick up on musical clues even if you are not a professional musician! Scientists conducted this study using fancy brain scans…
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The Benefits of Reading to Babies
Reading to babies is a cherished activity that parents and caregivers can engage in. It is not just a bonding experience, but it also plays a crucial role in the baby’s cognitive development. Reading introduces babies to a greater number of words and more complex language than they might otherwise hear in day-to day conversation.…
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The Benefits of Music Minds as an Extra-Curricular Activity in South African Pre-Schools
Music Minds, a cognitive development program based in South Africa, is making waves in the field of early childhood education. This program, available in both English and Afrikaans, uses the universal language of music to stimulate the minds of young children and lay a solid foundation for their physical, mental, and social skills. As an extra-curricular…
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How music helps to develop brain function
According to a study by neurological researchers, listening to music triggers the release of several neurochemicals that play a role in brain function and mental health. These include dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure and “reward” centers; stress hormones like cortisol; serotonin and other hormones related to immunity; and oxytocin, a chemical that fosters the…