Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke?

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[14/11/2011] After a left-sided stroke, many individuals suffer from serious speech disorders but are often able to sing complete texts relatively fluently. Researchers have now demonstrated that it is not singing itself that is the key.Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke? - Read more

Science Finding is Music to the Ears

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[14/09/2011] A study led by scientists of Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians.Science Finding is Music to the Ears - Read more

Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients

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[24/06/2011] A jam session twice a month: This is no ordinary jam band; all its members have Parkinson's disease. A diverse group of men and women, ranging in age and ethnicity, gather in a circle with instruments in hand and sing together. Music and Drama Therapy for Parkinson's Patients - Read more

Autism: Musical Computer Game Helps Children to Learn and Relax

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[03/06/2011] A musical computer game to help children with autism learn and relax has been unveiled to the public at the Abertay Digital Graduate Show.Autism: Musical Computer Game Helps Children to Learn and Relax - Read more

Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging

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[05/05/2011] A study found that older individuals who spent a significant amount of time throughout life playing a musical instrument perform better on some cognitive tests than individuals who did not play an instrument. Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging - Read more

Free Concert for Young People with Autism and their Families

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[17/01/2011] The Help Group and Music for Autism present the first of a series of four autism-friendly interactive concerts designed for young people with autism and their families. Free Concert for Young People with Autism and their Families - Read more

Music Relieves Stress of Assisted Breathing

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[03/01/2011] Patients who need assistance to breathe through mechanical ventilation may benefit from listening to music, a new review shows. The researchers found that music listening may relax patients, potentially resulting in fewer complications.Music Relieves Stress of Assisted Breathing - Read more

A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder

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[13/10/2010] Speech-language pathology researchers are comparing two styles of singing in hopes of finding a treatment for laryngeal tremors, a vocal disorder associated with many neurological disorders that can result in severe communication difficulties.A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder - Read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain.Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - Read more

Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation

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[21/07/2010] Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation - Read more

An Integrative Rock Band: „Music as a Key to Worlds That Aren’t So Different At All“

Music connects – young and old, tall and small, disabled or not disabled. How well the latter functions is demonstrated by the integrative rock band “Lampenfieber“ (“Stage-Fright”) from Lüdenscheid. Ralf Franke is a co-founder of the band. REHACARE.de talked to him about his own stage-fright, provocative lyrics and music as a means of integration.An Integrative Rock Band: „Music as a Key to Worlds That Aren’t So Different At All“ - Read more

Music Therapy Helps Toddlers to Start Talking

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[13/01/2010] A new study revealed that music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation.Music Therapy Helps Toddlers to Start Talking - Read more

Music for your ears! Bone Conduction, that relieves the eardrums: Audio Bone Conduction Headphone

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[03/08/2009] The Japanese Company Goldendance, in Europe represented by 4U Ltd. From Meerbusch, Düsseldorf, has developed a headset that conducts the soundwaves into the ear via the prelocated earbone instead of...Music for your ears! Bone Conduction, that relieves the eardrums: Audio Bone Conduction Headphone - Read more

Meldreth Music Day with Soundbeams and Alice in Wonderland

[10/07/2009] Students from Scope’s Meldreth Manor School hosted a special event featuring a musical medley using Soundbeam technology. Meldreth Music Day with Soundbeams and Alice in Wonderland - Read more

Fancy Yourself as a Superstar DJ

[01/09/2006] The the first Don't Lose the Music Week is taking place from 4-10 September 2006. Music lovers are invited to hold a Don't Lose the Music benefit gig, club night or quiz.Fancy Yourself as a Superstar DJ - Read more

Carnival Goers should Protect their Hearing

[25/08/2006] Revellers should protect their hearing at the Notting Hill Carnival from 27-28 August. The Don't Lose the Music Campaign is recommending that goers wear earplugs and take other simple steps to enjoy the music more safely.Carnival Goers should Protect their Hearing - Read more

Loud Music Can Permantly Damage Ears

[12/07/2006] The festival "Don't Lose the Music Week", running from 4 - 10 September, will raise awareness amongst music fans of the dangers of over exposure to loud music. Loud Music Can Permantly Damage Ears - Read more

Benefit Night: Sex, Plugs and Rock 'n' Roll with Black Maria

[19/10/2005] Although Black Mariah have joined the ever-growing group of musicians, they are still committed to aware of the damage that listening to loud music for too long can do. They organised a benefit night for RNID's "Don't Lose the Music” Campaign. Benefit Night: Sex, Plugs and Rock 'n' Roll with Black Maria - Read more