Music is a part of every culture around the world. In fact, the ability to appreciate music is built into our brains, suggesting music has an evolutionary function. Many music studies look at the long ...

People who come to therapy after experiencing a difficult breakup often mention that they have been turning to music as a source of emotional release. They sometimes ponder questions like: “Why am I ...

From Taylor Swift to The Cure, these famous tunes sound like heartbreak but are actually pure joy. Talk about an auditory ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preference is a serious wellness booster. If you were to ask ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Source: David S. Soriano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Emotion, in particular sadness, has played an important role in art and music throughout human history and across human cultures. Music, ...

I’ve had an intermittent relationship with podcasts. Over the past several years I’ve tended towards listening to epic audiobook stories on Audible. Books like Game of Thrones, the Harry Hole ...