Music has the power to affect emotions, memories, and mood, but scientists are now discovering that it may also influence the body in surprising ways. A recent study suggests that certain musical ...

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Born to groove: Studies show newborns can anticipate rhythmic patterns in music, suggesting rhythm perception is hardwired from birth. Music-language link: Infants who detect musical rhythm well also ...

A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help boost the body's baroreflex sensitivity — its ability to regulate blood ...