New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine” — and for good reason. Regular movement improves sleep, ...

Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has shared an update after he was hit by a phone during the band's show in St. Louis on Monday.As previously reported, fan-shot footage from the show showed a ...

There are many iconic (albeit ridiculous) fitness catchphrases from the 1980s that have survived to the present day, but do ...

May 8, 2026 • MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music ...

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There are lots of reasons walking workouts are so popular. Walking boasts all the health and fitness benefits of other low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS) workouts. Plus, they’re convenient and ...

May 7, 2026 • This week on the charts, Noah Kahan's coronation as an A-list superstar is complete, while another artist makes serious waves as well: the late Michael Jackson.