Hearing

Listening to music releases certain neurochemicals according to psychologist Dr. Daniel Levitin. Enjoyable music stimulates the brain to release dopamine, a so-called “feel-good hormone.”  Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical released by nerve cells to send signals to other nerve cells.  It helps regulate emotional responses.… Read more

(Image courtesy of R. Bowen, Colorado State University) Exposure to loud noises causes the human body to enter into “fight or flight” mode due to a perceived threat. The hypothalmus in the brain sends alarm signals to the body in response to the threat. Corticotropin-releasing… Read more