Patterns of neural activity known as alpha waves, long thought to originate in the thalamus, may actually stem from a different brain region entirely. Amanda was an associate editor at The Scientist, ...

For those who are suffering from depression, listening to music and/or binaural beats in the frequency range corresponding with alpha, theta, or delta brain waves can provide some relief.

For example, alpha waves are associated with relaxed states, such as meditation, while beta waves are linked to alert and ...

For those who are suffering from depression, listening to music and/or binaural beats in the frequency range corresponding with alpha, theta, or delta brain waves can provide some relief.