Health Benefits of Music

We don’t need a scientific study to convince us of the effects music has on us all.



Most of us have a favorite playlist for different activities. Maybe it is an upbeat rock to workout with, calming music before bedtime, happy upbeat tunes for that long drive home after work, the right music can be all we need.



Music can benefit us in many ways. It can boost our mood and our emotional health as it has transformative effects on our physical and mental well-being.




In case you need convincing, here are some of the biggest benefits listening to music has to offer:

  • It can provide a jump start to your day. Having an upbeat tune playing in the morning while getting ready can set you in the right state of mind to roll into your day.
  • Ever suddenly feel better when a favorite song comes on the radio? It can make you smile and boost your mood.
  • It can reduce anxiety. Listening to music can soothe your nerves and lower anxiety.
  • Did you know there is a correlation between cardiovascular health and classical music?

According to a 2016 study out of Ruhr University Bochum, participants’ had reduced cortisol (or stress hormone) concentrations along with lower blood pressure and heart rates after listening to 25 minutes of these classical composers. The song that had the strongest effect on participants’ cardiovascular health? Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor.

  • You can enhance your exercise performance by listening to music as it produces higher than expected levels of endurance, power, productivity, and strength.
  • Add music to your immune boosting protocol. Listening to music increases levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that presents in the digestive tract, in the lungs and on mucosal surfaces that helps prevent infections.
  • A 2016 study found that just one hour of singing in a choir increased immune proteins while also reducing stress and improving mood.
  • Singing or making music with others prompts the release of oxytocin, the “bonding” hormone, which is linked to increased trust, eye contact, facial memory, and generosity.
  • Loss of speech from a stroke for instance, can benefit from music. Since the left side of the brain controls speech and the right controls music, teaching patients to sing their thoughts has proven effective in helping them speak again.
  • Music has been used to enhance the memories of those with Alzheimer’s. A 2016 study found that Alzheimer’s patients scored higher on memory tests when they listened to classical music.
  • Listening to classical music for 45 minutes before hitting the pillow will experience decreased anxiety, blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates, which leads to better sleep.
  • Soft background music while dining tends to slow the pace down. You will find you eat slower and enjoy your meal and you will eat less which aids in digestion and helps with overeating.

So, get your groove on and turn up the volume. Let the music move you. It is good for your Mind, Body & Soul.