{"product_id":"good-vibrations-unlocking-the-healing-power-of-music-hardback-9781009366779","title":"Good Vibrations; Unlocking the Healing Power of Music (Hardback) 9781009366779","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGood Vibrations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eUnlocking the Healing Power of Music\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeuroscientist Stefan Koelsch explores music's profound effects on brain, emotions, and health, blending science with practical wisdom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStefan Koelsch (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009366779, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 May 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 16.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.65 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Seniorland offers a rare window into what daily life looks and feels like inside an age-segregated retirement metropolis. Drawing on in-depth interviews and her own observations, Galit Nimrod brings nuance to an often idealised or dismissed model of later-life living. A valuable resource for professionals working in ageing, housing, wellbeing, or life design beyond midlife.' Denise Taylor, author of Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThough used as a healing practice for centuries, only recently have we begun to unravel the science behind music's profound impact on the mind and body. In this book, neuroscientist Stefan Koelsch explores the groundbreaking research behind music's influence on human wellbeing: emotional, physical, and psychological. Beginning with an account of the human brain's innate capacity for music, Koelsch explains music's potential to evoke emotions and change our moods, soothe anxiety and alleviate pain. Featuring case studies, he documents the potential of music therapy for a wide range of conditions like depression, stroke recovery, and Alzheimer's. Filled with fascinating science and concrete tips and strategies, this book encourages anyone to harness the power of music for personal growth, healing, and joy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: effects of music on health\u003cbr\u003e Part I. A World Without Music Would Be a World Without Humans: 1. Why humans would not have survived evolution without music\u003cbr\u003e 2. Our innate sense of music – even non-musicians are musical\u003cbr\u003e 3. Music and language in the brain\u003cbr\u003e 4. Our engagement shapes our brain\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Music and Emotions: A Life with Music is a Longer Life: 5. How Does Music Evoke Emotions?\u003cbr\u003e 6. Dance of the hormones to the beat of the music\u003cbr\u003e 7. Music versus obstructing our natural healing powers\u003cbr\u003e Part III. What Happens in the Brain when Music Evokes Emotions?: 8. Emotions in the brain-how music truly affects us\u003cbr\u003e 9. What is an emotion?\u003cbr\u003e 10. Morning dance\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. How Music Helps with Illness: 11. Stroke\u003cbr\u003e 12. Alzheimer's dementia-pioneering neural therapy\u003cbr\u003e 13. Parkinson's disease-shall we dance?\u003cbr\u003e 14. Autism\u003cbr\u003e 15. Chronic pain\u003cbr\u003e 16. Addiction-music over chocolate\u003cbr\u003e 17. Non-organic sleep disorders\u003cbr\u003e 18. Depression\u003cbr\u003e 19. How This Book Led Me to a Music Recipe for Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder\u003cbr\u003e In Conclusion: at a glance\u003cbr\u003e Music meditation\u003cbr\u003e Engaging in physical activity with music\u003cbr\u003e Negative side effects of music\u003cbr\u003e Emergency help for negative emotions and moods\u003cbr\u003e Concluding remarks.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cognition%20\u0026amp;%20cognitive%20psychology%20%5BJMR%5D%22\"\u003eJMR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173701316888,"sku":"9781009366779","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009366779i.jpg?v=1781167493","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/good-vibrations-unlocking-the-healing-power-of-music-hardback-9781009366779","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}