The Department of Homeland Security is turning to the power of music — “brain music” — to improve the performance of police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders. Researchers are studying how an instrumental track can reduce stress or boost alertness. “Because of the strains that come with an emergency response job, we are interested in finding ways to help these workers remain at the top of their game when working and get quality rest when they go off a shift,” said DHS program manager Robert Burns. Link to full story and audio clip in Wired.com.
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