| Clipped from: Feds Turn to ‘Brain Music’ to Boost Emergency Worker Performance | Danger Room |
Feds Turn to ‘Brain Music’ to Boost Emergency Worker Performance
The program is supposed to study how “brain music” — a customized soundtrack designed to either boost alertness or reduce stress — can improve the performance of police, firefighters and other first responders. As described by DHS, researchers will test how an “instrumental alert track” [...] can boost focus and energy, or act to reduce stress. A group of firefighters will take part in the experiment.
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Brain Music Therapy (BMT)
Brain Music Therapy finds, records, and reinforces brain waves that are associated with various physiological parameters, such as heart rate and muscle tension.BMT is an effective, scientifically proven treatment for stress, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It has also been found to increase productivity and concentration, and help reduce headaches. BMT records an individual's brain waves and converts them into unique musical sounds. These musical sounds correlate to brain waves that promote relaxation and trigger activation in your body. The musical sounds are presented to you in the form of two musical files - one relaxing, and one activating. Playing those files promotes relaxation and activation in your body. BMT does not involve taking pills, and has had no side effects to date. It is customized to an individual's unique brain waves and backed by solid scientific evidence, including double blind studies.
 Changes in brain activity correlate with physiological parameters and reflect on emotions and behavior. The rhythmic patterns of brain waves promote distinct meditative and activating states. Unfortunately, a person's desire to fall asleep does not always correspond to his/her brain wave state. |  |  Brain Music Therapy records brain waves using EEG (electroencephalogram) equipment, and translates them into unique musical compositions. These musical sounds are presented in the form of two music files: relaxing and activating. Listening those files reflects on individual brain wave patterns and promotes the desired state of mind. |
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HUMAN BIONICS has been awarded a Phase III SBIR contract by The Department of Homeland Security to study a proprietary Wellness Program that provides Nutrition Education and Music-Based Neurotraining to reduce stress and improve sleep and cognitive on-the-job performance. Please Read: Cerebral Melodies.
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Cerebral Melodies
Improving emergency response through music
Human brains are powerful instruments. The Department of Homeland Security wants to help emergency responders manage their demanding jobs better using the music created by them.
The concept of Brain Music is to use the frequency, amplitude, and duration of musical sounds to move the brain from an anxious state to a more relaxed state. In British philosopher John Locke’s terms, Brain Music brings new meaning to his famous phrase: “A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World.”
Sources:
- Feds Turn to ‘Brain Music’ to Boost Emergency Worker Performance | Danger Room
- Employment Opportunities
- HUMAN BIONICS
- DHS | Science and Technology (S&T) Snapshots
