Music releases mood enhancing chemical in the brain
Music releases a chemical in the brain that has a key role in setting good moods, a study has suggested. The study, reported in Nature Neuroscience, found that the chemical was released at moments of peak enjoyment. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal said it was the first time that the chemical – called dopamine – had been tested in response to music.
Dopamine increases in response to other stimuli such as food and money. It is known to produce a feel-good state in response to certain tangible stimulants – from eating sweets to taking cocaine. Dopamine is also associated with less tangible stimuli – such as being in love.
"This paper shows that music is inextricably linked with our deepest reward systems."
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Music can create a positive environment in the Work Place:
Businesses looking to create a more positive environment in their workplace might want to make use of some appropriate music, it has been suggested, which may interest those focusing on their management skills.
According to Ellis Rich, chairman of PRS for Music, music might have a role to play when it comes to things like staff motivation and customer retention.
He stated: "Music is a key element – it creates a positive atmosphere, enhances the mood and influences spending behaviour."
Firms could see their profits positively impacted through the use of music, Mr Rich went on to say, with a "pleasurable environment" being created by it.
The commentator was speaking after the publication of new figures from Entertainment Media Research and published by Music Works, relating to the benefits of music among businesses.
As many as 82 per cent of respondents to a business survey noted that their company benefits from the use of music, Music Works revealed.
Source: http://www.managers.org.uk/news/music-can-create-positive-atmosphere-workplace
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