Turn Up The Tunes For Better Health
"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley Medical researchers have proven that the music legend was ahead of his time when he linked music and health. In fact, we now know that music transcends entertainment and holds great medical power-from reducing pain to boosting memory. Here are some of the most common benefits of music: Reduces Stress - Listening to music triggers a biochemical response in most people that reduces stress. It's commonly used as a tool to reduce anxiety in cancer patients. Music has even been used to help relax Parkinson's patients during surgery where they are required to stay awake because it slows the neuronal firings deep within the brain, significantly decreasing stress and trauma. However, the choice of music is important since certain songs can trigger negative emotional responses. Eases Pain - Slow musical beats can alter brainwave speed to create a meditative or hypnotic state. Some research sugges...