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Oct 7, 2020 · A recent survey on music and brain health conducted by AARP revealed some interesting findings about the impact of music on cognitive and emotional well-being: Music listeners had higher scores for mental well-being and slightly reduced levels of anxiety and depression compared to people overall.
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Jul 25, 2022 · This recent systematic review and meta-analysis (a study of studies) showed that the use of music interventions (listening to music, singing, and music therapy) can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health–related quality of life.
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- Reducing pain and anxiety. Bob Marley once sang: “One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.” According to some studies, this statement may ring true.
- An effective stress reliever. When feeling stressed, you may find listening to your favorite music makes you feel better – and there are numerous studies that support this effect.
- Music and memory. Certain songs have the ability to remind us of certain periods or events in our lives – some that make us smile, and some we would rather forget.
- Helping recover brain injury, treat seizures. Increasingly, research is indicating that music can help aid recovery from brain injury – such as that from stroke.
Apr 1, 2020 · Listening to music has benefits for learning, mental health, and physical well-being. It can impact us as individuals and communities. Let's take a look.
Jul 26, 2022 · New research shows the use of music interventions — listening to music, singing, and music therapy — can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health-related quality of life.
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Music and Health: What You Need To Know. Can music be good for you? Yes, according to a growing body of research. Listening to or making music affects the brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms.
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Jun 15, 2023 · Research suggests that music exerts a positive effect on human health through modulation of several neurochemical systems (e.g. dopamine, opioid, etc.), thereby stimulating the perception of pleasure, reward, motivation and arousal, lessening stress and anxiety, improving the extent of social affiliation, and increasing the efficiency of the ...
