Like many people, you love music. Ok, not everyone loves music. But if you don’t love or enjoy music then you are missing out on the great health benefits of music. Listening to music will help you lower stress, develop your brain, create effortless blood flow, reduce pain and improve sleep. So here’s more on how music is great for your health.
• Reduces Pain
The famous Jamaican singer Bob Marley wasn’t wrong when he said, “One good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain,” in the popular song, “Trenchtown Rock”. According to research, music has reduced the intensity of discomfort in chronic back pains, migraine headaches and intensive care by relaxing the autonomic nervous system that eases pain. The autonomic nervous system controls our blood flow, heartbeat and brain function.
• Lowers Stress
If you’re ever stressed, then listen to great music like Bob Marley’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”. Music has the ability to change your mood from sad to happy and even excited. Certain music – mostly music you enjoy and are familiar with – can alleviate depression and anxiety.
• Helps Sleep
Most people love their sleep more than anything else, but there are some people that just can’t go to la la land so easily. Researchers have discovered that slow melodic music helps sleep patterns. Music like ballads, classical or soulful releases tension and decreases the heart rate, which relaxes the body and mind.
• Strengthens Brain
A study in the journal Neuropsychology shows that older people, who listen to music frequently, strengthen their mental capacity. Memory loss occurs commonly to older people. Listening or playing music is an exercise for your brain and memory that increases mental sharpness.