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Music, Mind and Medicine
(June 2009)

Most of us hear some form of music each day. It is a popular leisure activity and accompanies many of the most significant points of our lives.

Even so, music remains one of life's great mysteries. How can it have such a powerful impact? And what exactly is music?

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Activity

  • Melodic Marvels
    Explore auditory illusion and hallucination, and the effect music can have on our minds and bodies.
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