MSK patient Cynthia Malaran — aka DJ CherishTheLuv — performs at South Street Seaport, in New York City. She participated in a clinical trial that studied the benefits of music therapy for ...

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Music can be a powerful tool to help process complex emotions. But music therapy — using music in a clinical setting to help with mental and physical health issues — goes far beyond just listening to ...

Recently, while I was folding a week's worth of laundry, my thoughts began to race about the myriad tasks I didn't want to tackle. Instead of making a list, I started to cry, tears spilling onto the ...

It’s a common belief that music soothes the soul. But some researchers and healthcare companies say it can be used to heal the mind — and maybe the body. Several popular apps claim to help relieve ...

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai recently recalled how she drew strength from Taylor Swift's Love Story during her days in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Like Malala, countless others have spoken ...

End-of-year school concerts showcase children's talents and hard work, often filling performers with pride. But for some, the ...

Two years after the death of his brother JM, Elijah Canlas and his family continue to grapple with their loss.