One good thing about music... when it hits, you feel no pain. - Bob Marley

Imagine waking up every day, not knowing if it’s going to be a “good” or “bad”...

FAQ on Vagal Nerve Exercises

1. What is the vagal nerve? The vagal nerve, often referred to as the vagus nerve, is the longest cranial nerve that runs from the brainstem to the abdomen, passing...

Above: Jim Donovan Drumming with family and person with Alzheimer's

The Harmonious Benefits of Interactive Music Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

As we age, concerns about...

A pleasing scent wafting through the rooms of older adults at night could hold the key to unlocking better memories, according to a recent study conducted by neuroscientists. The findings...

Imagine a world where we could enhance our memory and improve our overall health simply by stimulating a single nerve in our body. Sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, right? Well,...

I want you to exercise your creativity.

I want you to exercise your BRAIN.

Regularly...and over and over.

Try something outrageous. 

Build. 

Play and instrument (like a drum!).

Paint....

Picture a community with an elaborate superhighway system.

One where:

• Lightning-fast travel is constant.
• There are exits every few miles to important neighborhoods and businesses that keep the...

The vagus nerve: How to use your body's built in stress reliever

Did you know that stimulating your vagus nerve can help reduce stress?

Stimulating the vagus nerve has been found to be a...

What Is Brain Humming?

Brain humming is a simple technique that involves using your body's own “built-in” ability to relax and clear your mind—using the power of sound. 

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People everywhere crave the fantastic feeling that music provides.

That's why today I want to tell you about a potent way to use music's essential building block to boost your overall...