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Have you heard of using binaural beats to improve cognitive function? Below, we examine binaural beats and whether or not they can be used effectively to help you study. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The topic of binaural beats is still relatively new to the world of science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, most doctors consider this therapeutic treatment as semi-experimental. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, studies have shown that listening to binaural beats may have a positive effect on your brain and cognitive functioning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the big question is; are binaural beats effective at helping you study? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following article, we explore the science behind binaural beats, and most importantly, whether or not binaural beats are effective at helping you study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Binaural Beats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Binaural beats occur when listening to two different frequencies, which your brain then interprets as a rhythm of beat made up of the difference between the two frequencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One ear receives one frequency, while the other receives a different frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But instead of hearing two distinct sounds, the brain processes both as a single frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this means is, you\u2019ll hear these two tones as one single tone, which is why these frequencies are sometimes referred to as an auditory illusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Binaural Beat Tones & Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To achieve a binaural beat<\/a>, each individual tone must be less than 1000 Hz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the difference between the two tones should also be no more than 30 Hz. And only one of the two tones is played in each ear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2018 study<\/a> suggests there are 5 categories of frequency patterns produced by listening to these tones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These categories include Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Do you suffer from sleep issues? Delta patterns<\/strong> (0.5 – 4 Hz) helped participants of the study enter a deeper, more peaceful sleep. <\/li>
  2. The study also showed that listening to Theta patterns<\/strong> (4 – 7 Hz) can help with creativity, meditation, and sleep. <\/li>
  3. Beta patterns<\/strong> (13 – 30 Hz) help with creativity, alertness, and concentration. However, be warned that at the higher end of the range, this pattern can increase feelings of anxiety. <\/li>
  4. For a little relaxation, try listening to Alpha patterns<\/strong>. The study showed that those who listened to 7 – 13 Hz felt more relaxed.<\/li>
  5. According to a different study<\/a>, the Gamma pattern<\/strong> (30 – 50 Hz) is the least understood of all these tonal patterns. However, it\u2019s believed that these patterns can help with peak cognitive functioning. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Are Binaural Beats Effective At Improving Brain Function? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Studies on binaural beats show conflicting information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For instance, some studies show that using binaural beats increase cognitive functions like memory<\/a>, while others proved that binaural beats have the reverse effect<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That being said, when it comes to attention and concentration, binaural beats have been proven to increase both<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In other words, there is some evidence to suggests that listening to these frequencies can help you focus and learn while you’re studying your text books. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Do Binaural Beats Help You Study? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    According to Psychology Today<\/a>, you can use binaural beats to improve both your working and long-term memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In other words, binaural beats can help you to recall information that you\u2019ve recently processed while studying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some studies show that Gamma patterns<\/a> in particular can help to increase attention to detail, as well as complicated problem solving, and brainstorming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So despite conflicting study results, when used correctly, binaural beats can increase some people\u2019s ability to recall information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means using binaural beats to study might help you better recall information in time for your next test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How To Study With Binaural Beats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s easy to study with binaural beats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Set aside 15 – 30 minutes before studying. Use this time to listen to binaural beats, which will help your brain tune into the frequency and fall into synchronization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Then, you should proceed to study as you normally would. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You won\u2019t notice any sort of immediate effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the next time you try and recall information, the answer will likely come to you much faster than before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Binaural Beats – Who Should Use Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It must be said that some people shouldn\u2019t use or listen to binaural beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, never listen to binaural beats while driving or operating heavy machinery. There\u2019s a risk that the rhythm could put you in a trance. This puts the safety of others (and yourself) in danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n