Highlights

  • Earworm is a catchy tune or melody that gets stuck in your head
  • They can be triggered by hearing a song or tune somewhere
  • Earworm can be annoying and distracting

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Humming a song or tune on loop? This might be the reason behind it, according to expert

Ever wondered why a song or a tune gets stuck in your head? Expert explains the phenomenon behind it. Find out! 

Humming a song or tune on loop? This might be the reason behind it, according to expert

If you keep humming a song despite thinking about it actively, it could be because of the phenomenon called earworm.

What is an earworm?

As per Neurosurgeon, Dr. Arvind Bhateja, earworm is a catchy tune or melody that gets stuck in your head and repeats itself over and over again. They can be triggered by listening to a song on your playlist, at a restaurant, or just by thinking about a tune you heard recently.

According to experts, earworms are generally not considered a serious medical condition, but they can be annoying and distracting, especially if they persist for a long time.

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