Emotions

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A lone musician playing a piano in a spotlight, with abstract visual representations of music notes and emotional waves surrounding them.

How Does Music Affect Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Memory?

A recent survey of 1,500 independent musicians found that 73% have symptoms of mental illness, a statistic that casts a somber shadow over the creative world.

Yasmin El-Sayed·September 8, 2026

A person sitting alone on a park bench, with subtle light emanating from their chest, symbolizing the physical impact of grief.

Culture

Science Explains Grief's Physical and Emotional Impact

Up to two years after a loss, simply recalling memories of a deceased loved one can physically raise blood pressure and trigger cardiovascular changes mimicking acute stress.

Eleanor Voss·June 23, 2026

A person in a dimly lit room contemplates an old photograph, surrounded by a soft, ethereal glow, symbolizing the complex emotions of nostalgia.

Trends

What Are the Psychological Underpinnings of Nostalgia?

Despite its reputation as a comforting trip down memory lane, daily life studies reveal nostalgia can negatively relate to well-being, particularly on days when people feel more lonely, according to P

Eleanor Voss·May 2, 2026