Power of Music & Healthy Living

“Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. Virtually all cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, make music. It's been true through history, and it's true throughout an individual's lifespan.”

Science of Music and the Mind

Studies show that Music affects cognitive function and spatial-temporal reasoning. Music can also enhance cognitive performance, research shows listening to music helps organize the part of the brain responsible for higher functions.

Music and Your Healthy Lifestyle

Music has been around through every era of human history and science proves how it can help attain a healthier lifestye. It can be a huge stress relief too, mainly because music allows people to express their feelings and can be very therapeutic. For me, I find myself listening to music all the time and we may not even realize how much music is apart of our everyday lives because it’s a routine habit. Music can be very beneficial to your health in how it impacts your moods.

Music and Your Mood

Music can perk spirits, calm nerves, cheer you up, make you happy, make you feel energized and lift you up when feeling down. In my job, I get to see how the power of music can impact those with terminal illnesses (on hospice) and work alongside a talented Music Therapist who knows first hand how impactful music can be for the human psyche. 🙌

Your Healthy Living Playlist

I’d recommend listening to all types of music, I feel it’s healthy to be eclectic with musical genres so your not missing out. When I find myself in a reflective mood, I enjoy listening to very soothing and relaxing music such as Soundscapes. When exercising, I enjoy listening to upbeat and motivational music. When driving, I enjoy listening to easy and chill music. Every night before I go to bed I always play music on my deck and it helps me reflect and put things in perspective.

Here are Top 10 Benefits to Listening to Music

1. Music makes you happier

2. Music enhances running performance

3. Music lowers stress and improves health

4. Music helps you sleep better

5. Music reduces depression

6. Music elevates your mood while driving

7. Music strengthens learning and memory

8. Music reduces pain

9. Music increases verbal intelligence

10. Music helps keep your brain healthy

Make music more part of your life, it can be instrumental in your healthy lifestyle journey.

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