This season, we've already looked at how music can affect our mental health, but what about our physical health?To explore this question, Bey and Kirsten sit down with sports psychologist Professor Costas Karageorghis to learn how music can improve athletic performance, including how to build your ideal workout playlist, according to science! Then, professional musician and Curtis Institute professor Mary Javian joins to discuss how music is being used to improve the world of healthcare for both patients to doctors.Links for Today's Episode:<ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/costas-karageorghis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prof. Costas Karageorghis,</a> and check out the textbook he wrote on the topic, <a href="https://us.humankinetics.com/products/applying-music-in-exercise-and-sport?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Applying Music in Exercise and Sport</a></li><li>Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KplwCVGwsnDtA6C4CeMG4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Phelps' pre-race playlist</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.curtis.edu/person/mary-javian/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Javian</a></li><li>Explore <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs</a> further</li></ul>

The Music-Language Link

The Franklin Institute's So Curious! podcast is back with a bang, and this time exploring the captivating world of music through the lens of science. We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why? Season 4 promises to get to the bottom of this mystery, interviewing experts in neuroscience, acoustics, biology, and musicology. From the connection between rhythm and dance to the link between memories and music, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the why behind music. But it's not all serious - we're also here to entertain! Join host Bey and Kirsten for an exciting journey this summer as we discover the intricacies of music and technology, including the question of whether the next big pop star will be A.I. Get ready to dance, hum, and maybe even shed a tear - this season of So Curious! is going to be music to your ears.