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Your body and brain heal only when you are feeling safe, including from your own thoughts. Music is a powerful way to ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cameron McCloud of the band Cure for Paranoia, which won this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Dallas hip hop collective Cure for Paranoia is the winner of NPR's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest. The band edged out more than 6,000 ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

Music isn’t just entertainment — it’s a science-backed way to calm your mind, lift your mood, and even help your body heal. From AI-curated playlists to brainwave-synced headphones, technology is ...

Reducing stress and calming anxiety is possible, thanks to relaxation and meditation practices. If you also want to heal your body and soul, we recommend this relaxing Zen music with peaceful nature ...

Research suggests music therapy may help improve depression symptoms when used alongside medication and psychotherapy. It works by increasing blood flow and activating neurons in brain areas tied to ...

What does it take to lead a meditation company without finding a moment’s peace? David Ko spent years as CEO of Calm, one of the world’s most recognized mental health and wellness apps, helping ...

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Rising rates of stress, anxiety, and depression—fueled by rapid sociocultural and economic shifts, digital overexposure, and the lasting impact of COVID-19—are accelerating investment in scalable ...

Pet anxiety products are designed to offer comfort and distraction during stressful situations. Common anxiety triggers for pets include fireworks, storms, travel, and being left alone. Enrichment ...