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WATCH: Here's why you enjoy listening to music, according to a neuropsychologist

Cape Town - In his new book Singing in the Brain, Dutch neuropsychologist Erik Scherder has found that music triggers a system of recompenses in the brain, which activates feelings of happiness.

He says the enjoyment of music is a good way of keeping mentally agile.

If you want to start listening to new music now but don't know which streaming service to use, take our quiz! 

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