The Evolution of Music – Part 1 Some people believe music has been as significant as written and spoken language in the evolution of human civilization. It has been used as an educational tool, a form of communication, a leisurely activity and even a record of historical events. It is a universal communicator, capable of …
The Importance of Non-verbal Cues in Communication Human language is a wonderfully intricate form of communication, with a vast array of languages, dialects and colloquialisms that constantly grow, change and evolve. Despite the innumerable differences in language from place to place and ethnicity to ethnicity, some elements of communication remain constant and universal. The things …
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How smoking is bad for your hearing An overwhelming amount of research into the health risks of smoking has been done over the last 50 years. It has been established that smoking is one of the riskiest habits not only for people partaking but for everyone around them as well. What most people do not …
Auditory Illusions – The Science behind the Magic of Hearing The human mind is an amazingly complicated computer, capable of interpreting data given to it, extrapolating from that data to accurately predict the most likely outcome and making decisions on the fly based on that data. In most cases, even incomplete data provided by sensory …
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The Healing Power of Music In a previous article, we explored the amazing way in which sound triggers memories. Today, we go a little deeper and have a look at the healing power of music and how it has been used to help relieve physical pain, treat psychological conditions and soothe emotions. Music Healing The …