there's scant evidence the 'binaural beats' illusion relaxes your brain
- Written by Onno van der Groen, Research Fellow in the school of medical and health sciences, Edith Cowan University

You may have heard of binaural beats, an auditory illusion that has been touted as having stress-busing properties, and is the subject of countless hours of videos on YouTube and elsewhere.
Proponents claim that listening to binaural beats can boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, and reduce stress and...