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In a second experiment, mice that listened to Mozart for 10 hours a day dramatically improved their maze-solving abilities, while the heavy metal mice actually became worse at solving mazes than they had been at the beginning of the experiment.

intelligence test scores grew higher in children who took lessons in keyboarding or singing.

music lessons scored higher on tests of verbal memory than a control group of students without musical training.

classify words as violent or nonviolent, those who had listened to violent lyrics were more likely to ascribe aggressive meanings to words such as “rock” and “stick.”

link between youth violence and violent media, including music

professor James Gundlach found higher rates of suicide among those who listen to country music.

The power of music to affect memory is quite intriguing. Mozart's music and baroque music, with a 60 beats per minute beat pattern, activate the left and right brain. The simultaneous left and right brain action maximizes learning and retention of information. The information being studied activates the left brain while the music activates the right brain. Also, activities which engage both sides of the brain at the same time, such as playing an instrument or singing, causes the brain to be more capable of processing information.

strengthen or weaken emotions

releases neurons in the brain which help the body to relax.

certain types of music such as Mozart's Sonata for Two Piano's in D Major before taking a test

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Healthy and Not So Healthy Effects

studying the effects of the beat of the music. It was found that slow music could slow the heartbeat and the breathing rate as well as bring down blood pressure. Faster music was found to speed up these same body measurements.

One cannot deny the power of music.

study music have higher grade point averages that those who don't

pressure of not failing.

relationship problems may add to the pressure/stress of academics.

viewing heated topics, slow moving traffic, trying to find a parking spot, etc.

extracurricular activities a part of their daily routine

pressure that is negatively influenced.

peer pressure

not knowing how to plan and execute daily activities

Money is a huge stressor that college students face.

Pressure from parents to succeed

know your limits and do not compromise them.

Thinking rationally can take you a long way.

it is human nature to want to freak out.

Do something that you enjoy,

If you are feeling upset, express your feelings.

Once the chemical leave your body, you are back to feeling stressed and you are probably worse off than when you started.

Eat at least one hot-home cooked meal a day

Exercise for 30 minutes a day for at least 3 times per week.

physical activities can help you in not only burning off calories, but burning off stress. Exercise helps release tension.

take deep breaths

alone time”

focusing your attention on the present moment.

Avoid taking naps for more than 1 hour.

at least 7 hours of sleep

talk and hang out with friends. Find some you relate to and with whom you can share your problems with.

create a schedule, or even a to-do list.

Mark down your class meeting times, study time for a specific subject, mealtimes, fun activities, and sleep.

learn how to organize your notes, keep track of your assignments and note important due dates or date of exams. Establish your priorities for the day.

Distribute your money according to the bills you need to pay for the quarter

finding meaning in your life, the ability to connect with others.

find out whether you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner.

Take your time so that you can ensure a well done job.

find someone you feel comfortable sharing your feelings with.

try moving to a place where there is no loud music, and brighter lights.

dividing up the work or responsibilities helps alleviate pressure and stress.

response to a demand

brain recognizes a threat.

your body releases hormones that activate your “fight or flight” response.

hormones help you to either fight harder or run faster. They increase heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating.

heart disease.

increase in heart rate and blood pressure, prolonged stress increases the tension that is put on the arteries.

immune system

cold and flu illness

jumpy, excitable, or even irritable.

drink or smoke heavily, neglect exercise or proper nutrition, or overuse either the television or the computer.

decrease your ability to work or interact effectively with other people, and be less able to make good decisions.

anxiety and depression.