Musical Marvels
Subway Symphonies: In 2003, London's transport authority piped classical music into some stations in a bid to reduce crime. within 18 months, robberies had fallen by a and assaults on staff by a quarter.
Tuning Up: Listening to uplifting dance music may help you get over a cold. A 2008 study by researchers in Germany said 50 minutes of the music cut the level of the stress hormone cortisol of volunteers and boosted antibodies.
Canine Chorus: Reggae and soft rock music both help reduce stress levels in dogs, per a 2017 study from the University of Glasgow. When those genres were played, dogs had lower heart rates and spent more time lying down.
Labels: Effects of Music, Help, Human Achievement, Music, Music Therapy, Science
# posted by j @ 17:51 et / | 
Quotation of the Week
«Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.»
~Edmund Burke
Labels: Help, Life, Mistakes, quotations
# posted by j @ 14:16 et / |
Today's Japan earthquakes and tsunamis
Loss of life is almost always awful and tragic. Yet we must remain aware that our planet is here as a result of natural disasters and so is humanity. Natural disasters are part of life and it's our responsiblity as humans to listen to what science tells us and to prepare and protect ourselves the best way possible for no supreme being is ever going to come to our rescue. How much evidence do we need of this?!
It's also our responsibility to help one another after an event like today's and make certain that goverments remain also held responsible, requiring and enforcing appropriate building codes, establishing and protecting early warning systems, educating and preparing their citizens and managing emergencies as best possible.
To help:
The American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
The British Red Cross Disaster Fund.
New Zealan'd Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal.
Labels: Commentary, Disaster, Help, Life, Science
# posted by j @ 11:30 et / |
