Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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You don’t have to be a musician to reap the benefits of music. Enjoying music activates a slew of brain regions, including areas involved in hearing, movement, reward, and emotion. It also reduces anxiety, improves attention, and triggers the release of feel-good chemicals called endorphins.

This video is from the 2020 Brain Awareness Video Contest.

Created by Jessica Guo