ScienceDaily (2008-11-12) — Listening to your favorite music may be good for your cardiovascular system. Researchers have shown for the first time that the emotions aroused by joyful music have a healthy effect on blood vessel function. The research team concluded that the cardiovascular benefits of music were similar to those found in their previous study of laughter. … read full article

Source:  University of Maryland Medical Center (2008, November 12). Joyful Music May Promote Heart Health.  Retrieved November 13, 2008, from ScienceDaily

Jules – as the androgynous head has been named – can detect and replicate ten emotions including happiness, sadness and concern.

The technology will help create a new generation of lifelike robots capable of convincing interaction with humans. Link to  continue reading

Source: The Telegraph

Many people hear voices inside their head — some are diagnosed with schizophrenia, others live privately with the experience. International leaders in the Hearing Voices Network gather in Australia this week, controversially challenging the belief that voices are a pathological symptom without psychological meaning. They argue people can find it therapeutic to ‘dialogue’ with the voices. Meet three clinicians pushing the boundaries.

Source:ABC, All in the Mind  — click on arrow below to download and listen to this podcast

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