Effect of Music on the Brain’s Memory Processes
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Memory; Music; Processing; Brain regions.Abstract
Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of music on memory. However, results have varied regarding the specific impacts of music on cognitive processes. This paper synthesizes predominantly positive results from research on music’s impact on various brain regions and its therapeutic applications, highlighting how listening and playing music can enhance well-being and boost overall cognitive and emotional health. These findings show that music alters the neurological connections in the hippocampus, a brain region memory is most strongly associated with. Music induces structural changes in other brain areas in association with memory, like the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex, allowing individuals to remember memories better and improving memory retrieval and recall. Music therapy has emerged as an effective way to enhance memory retrieval and retention especially in individuals with memory disorders, providing a unique pathway to bring back lost memories. This research could lead to improvements in healthcare and cognitive science, particularly in exploring how different aspects of music could positively influence the neurological functions of the brain. Future developments in this field may further elucidate the therapeutic potential of music for neurological conditions.
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