Along with co-authors Don DuRousseau and Joseph Cardillo, Galina Mindlin advise that repeated listening to selected songs can make you more productive, calmer or affectionate. Erica Freudenstein In ...

Outside my apartment’s living room during work hours, there’s a regular cacophony: revving motorcycles, emergency sirens, honking horns. I love working from home, but a quiet oasis it is not. That's ...

Wherever you go in the world, music has been a part of society since time immemorial, influencing cultures, moods, and emotions. Music has the unique ability to evoke memories, stir feelings, and even ...

Have you ever wanted to quiet frustrating or distracting thoughts? After a hectic week, do you feel more relaxed after you chant “Om” in yoga class? A new study in Brain and Behavior shows that ...

You’ve probably used positive affirmations as a way to reset your mindset and brighten your mood. Japa meditation works in a similar way, according to a blog on the Art of Living website. By repeating ...

It may seem counterintuitive and even impossible to remain calm amidst chaos and uncertainty. Exposure to news media is disturbing, and it would be reasonable to feel anxious, worried, helpless, and ...