Over the world, music has been the focus of various academic research that examined its positive impacts on physical and mental wellness. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that music can frequently have a more positive impact on your health and wellness than medications can, even if you may already be aware of these findings. Here are four ways that listening to music could benefit your health.

• Boosts Your Happiness- While you may have anecdotally seen the impacts, listening to your favorite music is a tried-and-true method for improving your mood. According to a McGill University study, when participants listened to their favorite music, significant amounts of the feel-good chemical dopamine were released, making them joyful and enthusiastic. After listening to your favorite music for at least 15 minutes, you can get this natural high.
• Enhances Your Immune System- Listening to certain genres of music elevates your immune system function, possibly helping you recover from colds and other seasonal illnesses more quickly. A Wilkes University study demonstrated that soothing music increases the levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the immune system, an antibody that plays an important role in defending against bacterial and viral invaders. Upbeat dance music and smooth jazz also have the same positive effect on IgA levels.
• Maximizes Your Workout- According to recent research, your favorite fast-tempo music may inspire you to work out more intensely, your heart rate will rise while the workout will feel easier. It works well for high-intensity exercises like swimming laps and jumping rope, but it works even better for endurance activities like bicycling and jogging. Add songs with at least 170 beats per minute to your fitness playlist to amplify your workout.
• Improves Sleep Quality- While enthusiastic music improves workout performance, calming music can help you relax and get a better night's sleep. According to studies, listening to calming classical music helps you relax your muscles and take your mind off your problems by lowering your heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration. Try listening to some calming music as a natural and secure alternative to sleeping pills if you're having difficulties falling asleep.

If you enjoy music and movement, join a drumming circle, or sing for your loved ones, or family members in that way you may improve your well-being.

ZS DMO II Karla P. Calapardo, RND

Reference:

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