Scientific Research on Silence

1. Silence stimulates the growth of new brain cells

Source: Kirste, I. et al. (2013). “Is silence golden? Effects of auditory stimuli and their absence on adult hippocampal neurogenesis.”
Journal: Brain Structure and Function
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4087081

2. Silent states in the prefrontal cortex

Source: Lundqvist, M. et al. (2016). “Gamma and beta bursts underlie working memory.”
Journal: Neuron
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4509720

3. Silence reduces stress and cortisol levels

Source: Healthline (2020). “The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Silence.”
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/physical-and-mental-health-benefits-of-silence

4. Silence and emotional restoration

Source: Wen, X. et al. (2020). “Silence and Time Perception.”
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00602/full