Art, Music, and the Brain: How the Arts Influence Us

  • Published16 Feb 2017
  • Reviewed16 Feb 2017
  • Source BrainFacts/SfN

Early education in music and art can have major impacts on the brain, strengthening key areas and providing lasting health benefits. But for many, access to quality arts education is out of reach. In this panel from Neuroscience 2016, experts describe how art affects the brain, how those effects can be harnessed for public health, and how to create universally accessible arts education for young people.

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This is part of the Neuroscience 2016 Public Advocacy Forum.  Watch Video Series

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Neuroscience 2017

The Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience hosted in Washington, DC, November 11-16. 

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