There’s something really magical about what music does to our brains. Have you ever found yourself remembering a commercial jingle you haven’t heard in decades? Or have you ever wondered why you can’t remember what you ate yesterday but you can recite the lyrics of thousands of songs on-demand without even thinking?
If you’ve ever seen the end of the 2017 Disney movie Coco, you also know that music can trigger memories, emotions, a boost of energy, and even joy in people who are otherwise nearly unresponsive or have lost much of their will to go on. And if you’re thinking that was just an incredibly emotional moment in a sweet movie, it’s true; science backs it up. That makes it an amazing and mysterious therapeutic tool in medical settings, and an incredible way to comfort people who may be scared or confused.
Miguel and Mama Coco from Coco.
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