Music has a powerful effect on our minds: it can make us cry, dance, reflect, feel safe or just help pass away a wet afternoon.
But music does much more than just act on the emotions and make us want to move, it's a potent force that can rewire critical brain regions, influence neurotransmitters, resurface old memories, heal mental health and activate the social mind.
Here are ten ways music makes you smarter, healthier, more connected, and fundamentally enriches life.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean