UNTANGLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN


Dr. Daniel Levitin shares his knowledge about the inner workings of the brain during a TED talk.


LEVERAGING THE POWER OF MUSIC


How Music Can Heal the Brain of Those Living With Dementia By Kenya McCullum


It's no secret that music can have a huge effect on people’s moods. Whether they listen to sad love songs during a breakup or celebrate an important milestone with an upbeat song on the radio, music accompanies many people’s lives. And according to award-winning neuroscientist and musician Dr. Daniel Levitin, author of “This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession,” it also has the power to remodel the brain of older adults.


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“The brain can change itself and heal itself, and music is one of several ways we can do that,” he said.


Kim Campbell—who was the caregiver for her husband, country music legend Glen Campbell, when he battled Alzheimer’s disease—can attest to the power that playing music can have on the health of someone living with dementia. In fact, after being diagnosed, the musician embarked on a 151 show-tour, which is chronicled in the documentary “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.”


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