Listening to specific types of music has its definite perks, especially when it concerns how the brain responds to it. Studies that were conducted at Milan, Italy’s University Hospital San Raffaele, revealed that ‘test persons’ that completely had no musical background showed remarkable results after accomplishing 2-weeks worth of regular exercises on the piano. Not only did their motor skills show improvements significantly, but their brains also showed positive changes.

This specific study has proven that when done in just a short period, people who have immersed themselves in ‘ambidextrous training’ displayed several positive developments. Improved dexterity and a more ‘balanced action between the left and right hemisphere’ were also observed.

 Practice makes perfect!

An effective health tip would have to be this: when a task is more multifaceted, the better it is for the brain. Studies show that when one practices music considerably and to all intents and purposes, these specific musical stimuli help speed up the ‘self-optimization’ of individual brain activities.

A 2-week report showed that when twelve musically inexperienced participants were asked to finish ten 35-minute practice sessions on an electronic piano keyboard, the results were outstanding. These test persons were able to show an impressive upsurge when it came to their motor skills (neurological tests were conducted on the participants during the training). But the best result was they were able to show better harmonization when using both hands when playing the instrument. So when an adeptly controlled exercise training is done consistently, this can trigger changes in the brain, much like what it does to expert instrumentalists.

 *Resource Link: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246675.php

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Mai