An experimental study conducted in Austria found that listening to disliked music decreased general desire to eat, but increased the specific desire to eat high-sugar food. On the other hand, listening to liked music and not listening to music was associated with a higher preference for low-sugar foods. The paper was published in Appetite. Music is present everywhere in society and plays a significant role in everyone’s lives. Even when people do not actively listen to music, they are exposed to it in places like restaurants, supermarkets, or even in the streets. Music can be created using voice, instruments, digital technology, or even everyday objects that produce sound. People use music to express feelings that are difficult to put into words, but feelings can also be affected by music. Music can change mood, reduce stress, increase energy, or help people feel comforted and understood. Music also helps people bond with one another through shared singing, dancing, rituals, celebrations, and cultural traditions. In many societies, it carries history, identity, values, and memories from one generation to …