The incredible health benefits of music
Soothes Pain
A study published in the Journal of Pain suggests that listening to music can work as an effective pain relief for high-anxiety persons by diverting cognitive focus from pain. High anxiety persons usually become absorbed in activities easily thus causing distraction, which is a proven pain reliever.
Increases Workout Endurance
Listening to high energy and high tempo music while exercising can help improve your workout by increasing your endurance, improving your mood and also keeping you distracted from discomfort caused by exercising. It also releases endorphins, the hormones that lift your mood, thus motivating you to carry on longer with your workout.
Reduces Anxiety and Stress
Several studies have shown that music therapy can be useful in reducing anxiety and stress. Moreover, it has been found to be more effective than prescription drugs in decreasing anxiety before undergoing surgery. Listening to music has also been found to help cancer patients manage stress and anxiety better.
Improves Cognitive Health
Music is known to promote cognitive development in children. Several studies have found that music training at an early age stimulates a child’s brain to improve visual, verbal and communication skills. It has also been shown to improve memory.
Playing or listening to music also keeps the brain healthy as it ages. It has inherent restorative and healing qualities that can help fight dementia as well. In fact, it seems to reach the damaged parts of the brain more efficiently than other forms of communication. Singing, in particular, helps unlock memories and regain cognitive skills.
Boosts Heart Health
University of Maryland Medical Center researchers have linked listening to joyous music to improved heart health through a healthy effect on the blood vessel function. They have found that the emotions aroused by joyful music promote the dilation (or expansion) of the inner linings of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow.
A study published in the Journal of Pain suggests that listening to music can work as an effective pain relief for high-anxiety persons by diverting cognitive focus from pain. High anxiety persons usually become absorbed in activities easily thus causing distraction, which is a proven pain reliever.
Increases Workout Endurance
Listening to high energy and high tempo music while exercising can help improve your workout by increasing your endurance, improving your mood and also keeping you distracted from discomfort caused by exercising. It also releases endorphins, the hormones that lift your mood, thus motivating you to carry on longer with your workout.
Reduces Anxiety and Stress
Several studies have shown that music therapy can be useful in reducing anxiety and stress. Moreover, it has been found to be more effective than prescription drugs in decreasing anxiety before undergoing surgery. Listening to music has also been found to help cancer patients manage stress and anxiety better.
Improves Cognitive Health
Music is known to promote cognitive development in children. Several studies have found that music training at an early age stimulates a child’s brain to improve visual, verbal and communication skills. It has also been shown to improve memory.
Playing or listening to music also keeps the brain healthy as it ages. It has inherent restorative and healing qualities that can help fight dementia as well. In fact, it seems to reach the damaged parts of the brain more efficiently than other forms of communication. Singing, in particular, helps unlock memories and regain cognitive skills.
Boosts Heart Health
University of Maryland Medical Center researchers have linked listening to joyous music to improved heart health through a healthy effect on the blood vessel function. They have found that the emotions aroused by joyful music promote the dilation (or expansion) of the inner linings of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow.
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