In this episode, we touch on a different realm of science: psychology. We interview Dr. Joyce Shaffer and she explains to us the benefits of positive psychology, the relation between neuroplasticity and psychology, and how healthy habits can actually keep your brain fit!

Disclaimer: "Nothing said or written is intended to be medical advice. By using these words you confirm agreement with this policy. I wish for you the very best of health and Brain Power AT ANY AGE™ .“

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Music Mends Minds encourages you to read more about Dr. Joyce Shaffer and her work;

https://idealaging.com/about-dr-joyce/

In this episode, we interview Dr. Mark Tramo. We discuss neurology myths, the medical benefits of music, and advice for aspiring neurology researchers!

Dr. Tramo is a Professor in the Departments of Integrative Biology & Physiology, Neurology, and Musicology at the UCLA Schools of Letters & Science, Medicine, and Music.

Dr. Tramo is a 2015 recipient of the UC President's Research Catalyst Award and has been awarded grants from the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders, National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, McDonnell-Pew Program in Cognitive Neuroscience, National Organization for Hearing Research, Grammy Foundation, and other foundations to conduct original research on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of music perception and cognition for over 25 years.

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Music Mends Minds encourages you to read more about him and his work:

https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/mark-tramo/