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Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out

A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least seven different ways to regulate our emotions, including for entertainment, comfort or reflection. And it's not just feel-good tracks; we also turn to music to sit...

Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out
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A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least seven different ways to regulate our emotions, including for entertainment, comfort or reflection. And it's not just feel-good tracks; we also turn to music to sit with feelings of grief, sadness or frustration.

Originally published at Phys.org

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