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Why do songs get stuck in your head? Harvard expert and Cleveland Clinic explain the surprising science behind 'earworms' and how to stop them

Have you ever caught yourself humming the same song over and over, even hours after hearing it? Be it a chart-topping pop hit, a movie soundtrack or a catchy commercial jingle, that tune playing on repeat inside your head has a name: an earworm. Don't worry! It's completely normal.

Experts from Harvard University and Cleveland Clinic say most people experience earworms regularly. While they can be annoying, they also reveal fascinating insights into how our brains process music, memories and emotions.

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