The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to — they’ve got a ‘scientifically optimal’ beat

The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to — they’ve got a ‘scientifically optimal’ beat

With all those Christmas cookies around, it might be a good idea to get your heart pumping this holiday season. The average American gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — and while that may not sound like much, research shows the weight often lingers and adds up over time. But there’s … Read more

Queen’s ‘Radio Ga Ga’ is scientifically proven to be a ‘perfect’ kids song

Queen’s ‘Radio Ga Ga’ is scientifically proven to be a ‘perfect’ kids song

The scientific formula for the perfect kids’ song has been revealed and it shares a BPM — and chord structure — with hits by Queen and Beyoncé.  Dr. Michael Bonshor, a music psychology professor at the University of Sheffield, analyzed dozens of children’s classics to create the magic formula. He concluded the ideal kids’ song … Read more