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Music is the Best Means of Relaxation
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Bog'liq ingliz tili 30 talikMusic is the Best Means of Relaxation
Numerous studies have demonstrated that listening to music can be an effective tool for reducing stress. Music has the power to evoke emotions, relax the mind, and even change brain functioning, leading to a significant reduction in stress levels.
Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.
Research confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 - 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45 minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music. Researchers at Stanford University have said that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication." They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress reduction tool.
The Effects of Video Games
Many psychologists and scientists believe that playing video games offers some benefits, particularly by teaching higher-level and abstract thinking skills. Playing video games changes the brain's physical structure, similar to the way the brain changes when a person learns to play the piano or read a mapScientists have recently collected and summarized results from 116 scientific studies to determine how video games can influence our brains and behaviors. The findings of their review were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.“Games have sometimes been praised or demonized, often without real data backing up those claims. Moreover, gaming is a popular activity, so everyone seems to have strong opinions on the topic,” says Marc Palaus, first author of the review.By looking at all research to date, Palaus and team aimed to observe whether any trends had emerged with regard to how video games impact the structure and activity of the brain. A total of 22 of the reviewed studies explored structural changes in the brain and 100 studies analyzed changes in brain functionality and behavior.Results of the studies indicate that playing video games not only changes how our brains perform but also their structure.
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