A wise man once said: there's no such thing as playing Christmas music too early. And if you haven't noticed the recent facelift on our website, we are in full holiday music mode, y'all.
Look, there's just something about the sound of caroling, jingle bells, and Mariah Carey that gives us the warm and fuzzies. In fact, we dare you to listen to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" without feeling a sense of uncontrollable nostalgia.
What might surprise you is that there's actually some science behind the health benefits of listening to music. From anxiety and stress to so much more, we sat down with Dr. Rozy Dunham, a cardiologist at Virtua Health, to talk through all the ways music can help with your overall health and wellness.
1. Positive vibes
Numerous studies have shown that music has a profound impact on your mood. Whether it’s for relaxation or boosting happiness, good tunes equals good vibes.
2. Stress. Out.
When relaxed from listening to music (see above), we are generally less stressed. But did you know that music naturally triggers biochemical stress reducers in the brain?
3. Pump it up!
When we exercise, music can improve motivation, increase performance, and enhance endurance.
4. Pain relief
Studies have shown that music can help with the perceived intensity of pain, especially for those recovering from surgery.
5. Commit this to memory
A neat fact: the repetitive nature of melody can help our brains retain memory patterns. For people with Alzheimer's or dementia, music therapy has been shown to help with recalling memories.
6. Listen to your heart
Music has the power to reduce your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and even increase serotonin and endorphin levels in the blood. And did you know when music is on, blood flows more easily throughout your body?
Thinking about getting heart healthy? Our friends at Virtua Health can help. In fact, they built a nationally recognized cardiology program, with over 100 cardiac specialists, here in South Jersey. Connect with their team today!
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