Benefits of Music on Health

We all love to listen to music we like but very few of us know what are the real benefits music can give to our body. The experience of listening to music wildly varies. And over the years, scientists have conducted many researched about how music affects our brain activities.

Too loud or too jarring music distracts and it is not beneficial as moderate music is.

Certain music types improve brain activity, mood, intelligence, and concentration. Music can also motivate us in difficult times. Anger, anxiety, and stress can also be reduced by listening to music.

“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Music can make us smarter:

Everybody knows that it’ easy to recognize lyrics of songs we like and remember them without any extra efforts but it has also been reported that ambient noise, played at a moderate volume, can produce vibrations and engage creativity and that listening to some particular music can also help repair brain damage.

Music forces different areas of the brain to engage including motor, visual and auditory areas. Music can also help in resolving neurologic disorders. You can also use over the ear headphones to listen to music you like while working to enhance the power of music.

Medicinal effects of music:

Music is used in many traditional rituals to heal people mentally and reduce people’s anxiety. “Mozart effect” is very popular which is based on a finding that it can have effects on brains of patients in comas.

Elder people are also known to have certain types of benefits when listening to a particular type of music that can help in decreasing anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Other benefits of music:

Music can help in a workout and in increasing body strengths. The combination of music and exercise also boosts brain power more than either alone. One study showed that about of exercise enhanced verbal ability more when accompanied by Vivaldi music.

Endurance can also be boosted by music and making us more efficient throughout the day. Studies have also revealed that cyclists while cycling consumes on average 7% less oxygen while listening to music and cycling.

Attitude and behavior can also be improved over the time. Music can also be known as a mood booster. Although, different people different types of music, it can have many changes on the brain in the long run.

If you feel stressed, just sing while you are in the shower and feel the magic. "Studies have shown that singing can improve the brain functionality of seniors suffering from conditions such as aphasia and Parkinson's disease."

The stress hormones namely cortisol and adrenaline can be reduced while listening to music. It’s better to listen to energizing music if you are in a state of depression or if you are feeling low.

The immune system also gets benefited by listening to slow music. According to Chinese system and Indian Ayurveda, music supplements treatment with traditional medicines. Certain musical compositions can have faster results and long-lasting results also.

There are certain rules also to practice music to heal the body and soul. A particular melody can do wonders overtime and relax the body over time.

According to a report in the journal Neuroscience of Behavior and Physiology music improves productivity by enhancing a person's ability to recognize visual images, including letters and numbers faster when music is being played in the background.

You can also meditate with music. To do this, first, you should go to a quiet, peaceful place. Then sit in a comfortable position while keeping all noise-making devices away from you. The more relaxed you are, the more beneficial your meditation with music will be because you will grasp music vibrations fast. As your body relaxes, it becomes sounder sensitive and it helps in increasing concentration power.