Holiday songs always seem to evoke nostalgic emotions and memories — and there’s a scientic reason for that. According to Brian Rabinovitz, PhD, a neuroscientist at William and Mary who specializes in the neuroscience of music, “Tonal patterns and autobiographical events are processed in overlapping regions of the medial prefrontal cortex.”This means that when our brains take in familiar sounds, like certain holiday songs, even distant memories can arise in response. So grab a warm beverage, toss on an old record (or ask Alexa to play your favorite festive tracks) and enjoy the good feelings of Christmases past. Quote from The Washington Post article by Bonnie Berkowitz, Chris Alcantara and Shelly Tan: “”All We Want for Christmas is ... These Songs. Here’s Why.”” . . . #thewell #wellness #health #healthy #lifestyle #selfcare #selflove #fitness #supportlocal #skincare #business #explore #christmas #nostalgia #music #festive #holiday #winter