Between Lunch and Science: “Music: What Effects Does It Have on Mental and Physical Health?”

May 21, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 1:30 PM

As part of the “Entre Midi & Science” series, the Eurêka Center for Science Culture invites you to join Sophie Donnadieu, Associate Professor at the USMB’s Laboratory of Psychology and Neurocognition (LPNC), for a discussion on the topic “Music: What Effects Does It Have on Mental and Physical Health?” on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., at 150 Rue de la République, Carré Curial, in Chambéry.

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Over the past decade, music has sparked growing interest among neuroscientists exploring its effects on the brain. By activating nearly all areas of the brain and stimulating neural plasticity, it has emerged as a promising therapeutic tool capable of reducing stress and even contributing to the treatment of certain conditions. Why does music have such a powerful effect on our minds and bodies? What mechanisms are at work when we listen to or play music? Can it truly become an ally for our health?

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