Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out

Phys.org is reporting on research suggesting that listening to music significantly impacts health and well-being. The reporting identifies at least seven distinct ways people use music to regulate emotions — from entertainment and comfort to reflection and working through grief, sadness, or frustration. Rather than only seeking uplifting tracks, people deliberately turn to music to sit with and process difficult emotions.

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