Science Examines 10 Benefits Of Listening To Music

Dec 17, 2018 by apost team

It's safe to say most humans have some degree of love for music. This isn't a coincidence. Music fans have known for a long time that listening to a song you love can change your entire mood or even outlook on life. But there's more to this than a subjective feeling. The miracle of science has revealed that there are true medical benefits to listening to music.

A study conducted by Susan Hallam and published in the International Journal of Music Education discovered that listening to music in early childhood has a positive impact on the later mental development of children, affecting language learning, literacy, spatial reasoning and self-perceptions.

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The Department of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Zürich conducted a study with the Department of Psychology at Brandeis University that showed that music lowers the cortisol level in your blood and increases the level of antibodies. These are the cells in your body that recognize certain types of diseases and combat them. Cortisol is the stress hormone.

A study conducted by the University of Bochum, Germany, examined the connection between music and health as well as music's effect on the human heart rate. They discovered that music can be used as an effective intervention for people with depressive symptoms, geriatrics and in pain, intensive care or palliative medicine.

The Department of Movement and Sport Sciences at the Ghent University in Belgium discovered that obese people showed a better performance on the treadmill when they were distracting themselves with music.

Researches at Deakin University examined the link between music and happiness. They discovered that engaging with music through dance or at musical events is associated with higher subjective well-being.

Researchers at Sogn og Fjordane College in Norway examined the effects of live, taped, and no music on people experiencing posttraumatic amnesia. They found out that people with severe memory loss often still remember songs from their youth and that music significantly reduced agitation and enhanced orientation.

A study conducted by Dr. Catherine Meads examined whether listening to music before, during and after surgery reduces people’s pain, anxiety and their need for painkillers. Results show that music can help relieve anxiety and discomfort both before and after surgery.

A study conducted by Florida State University indicates that incorporating music into the curriculum of a group of children greatly increases their ability to retain learned literacy concepts.

High blood pressure often shows no symptoms but leads to devastating cardiovascular problems if it isn't resolved. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona discovered that certain types of low-tempo music can lower heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Whether you have insomnia or are just tossing and turning, listening to familiar music can relax and comfort you. A study conducted by the Institute of Behavioural Sciences at Semmelweis University revealed that relaxing classical music might be an effective intervention in reducing sleeping problems. Of course, there are people who can't even listen to lullabies without their heart rate increasing. 

Let us know how music positively impacts your life and remember to show this to your friends so you can all listen to music together. You might find yourselves smarter, happier, sleepier, and healthier!