Studies show that tuning in can help lower anxiety levels, lessen pain and improve mood, so pull out your old record collection or charge up that iPod. What are you waiting for?
Music can definitely be healing to our souls, but new research shows it has benefits for our bodies, too. Who hasn’t turned to their iPod to soothe the hurt of a bad break-up or to provide the soundtrack for a relaxing road trip? We knew music was medicinal, but now there’s scientific proof.
Music has the power to reduce feelings of physical pain and boost memory, according to the Mayo Clinic. Researchers from Drexel University have also found that cancer patients who either listened to music or worked with a music therapist were able to lower their anxiety levels. The research, conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration, included nearly 2,000 cancer patients and found that those who participated in music not only had decreased anxiety, but better blood pressure levels and improved moods. Listening to music can also help you feel less pain, especially if you’re anxiety-prone. (more…)
