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Radio 4,4 mins

How music could improve concentration

The World Tonight

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Throughout history, music has had many curative and beneficial attributes bestowed upon it. But now, with the growth of neuroscience, there has been a surge of interest in the effects of music on the brain. Numerous organisations claim to offer the perfect scientifically-proven soundtrack for improving one's mood, concentration and perhaps even intelligence. But do such claims really strike a chord with the scientific community? Robin Warren investigates. (Photo: A woman working with headphones on. Credit: Getty Images)

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