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Musicians possess a superior internal map of their body in space

Musicians possess a superior internal map of their body in space

PsyPost reports: Research suggests that learning to play a musical instrument does far more than provide artistic satisfaction; it appears to fundamentally alter how the brain maps the physical body in space. A new analysis indicates that trained musicians possess a superior ability to maintain their physical orientation and balance, even in the absence of visual cues. These findings were recently published in the academic journal Cortex. Spatial cognition is the mental process that allows individuals to navigate the physical…

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