A new study of the Turku PET Centre in Finland has shown that music evokes similar emotions and bodily sensations around the world. Music can be felt directly in the body. When we hear our favourite ...

Why music matters: Studies show music can ease anxiety, lift mood, and even improve brain function by activating reward systems and enhancing emotional regulation. Science meets sound: Neuroimaging ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Emotion regulation is the ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience effectively. It typically involves a choice of emotions, when to have them, and how to express them (Gross, 2014).