Most people listen to music alone to fill the silence, but it actually has a few surprising benefits. Researchers are beginning to uncover how it supports mental health, fills social gaps, and creates ...

Listening to music by yourself might not seem like a social activity, but UB researchers have published a study that suggests how doing so can have valuable social benefits. “It’s a great way to give ...

Music can influence blood pressure, increasing or decreasing the systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower) pressure based on the tempo and volume of the song and other factors. Slower, softer music tends ...