TAP Lab (Michigan State University)

New research out of the University of Tsukuba found that the combination of "groove rhythm music" and aerobic exercise can significant increase executive brain function.
"Conducted with 48 healthy participants aged 18-26, the research revealed that exercising to GR not only increased enjoyment but also activated the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) more than standard exercise. Participants who felt their bodies resonate with the GR experienced an elevated sense of excitement and demonstrated improved attention, concentration, and judgment."
With many people finding it difficult to maintain a regular exercise routine, research into new ways to encourage healthy lifestyles is of great research interest. Read more at

Groove Rhythm in Exercise Boosts Brain Function - Neuroscience News A new study has found that combining aerobic exercise with groove rhythm (GR) music can significantly enhance executive function in the brain.

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam found that newborn babies have an innate beat perception ability, separate from other statistical learning abilities. Co-author Istvan Winkler said, "This crucial difference confirms that being able to hear the beat is innate and not simply the result of learned sound sequences. Our findings suggest that it is a specific skill of newborns and make clear how important baby and nursery rhymes are for the auditory development of young children. More insight into early perception is of great importance for learning more about infant cognition and the role that musical skills may play in early development" Read more at

Newborns' Innate Beat Perception: Key to Early Musical Cognition - Neuroscience News Researchers revealed that newborn babies inherently perceive musical beats, a skill separate from their statistical learning ability.