Gaming is more than just pressing buttons and completing levels—it’s about immersion, focus, and enjoyment. One surprisingly powerful tool that can enhance your gaming experience is music. Whether you ...

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the soundtrack that accompanies it. For many, holiday music—from classic carols to modern pop favorites—can lift spirits and soothe frayed nerves. But can these ...

Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in ...

Your workout playlist may feel motivating, but research shows music during exercise does not reliably boost focus or mood.

Funding: This work was funded by a grant from the company that provided the tracks for the work flow condition to Dr. Ripolles. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, ...