Music and Health: What You Need To Know

Can music be good for you? Yes, according to a growing body of research. Listening to or making music affects the brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms. Performing or listening to music activates a variety of structures in the brain that are involved in thinking, sensation, movement, and emotion. These brain effects may have physical and psychological benefits. For example, music causes the release of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters and hormones) that can evoke emotional reactions, memories, and feelings and promote social bonds. Music can even affect the structure of the brain. Certain structures in the brain have been found to be larger in musicians than nonmusicians, with particularly noticeable changes in people who started their musical training at an early age.

Read more: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/music-and-health-what-you-need-to-know

Sound Health

Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music stimulates healthier bodies and minds.

Read more: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/01/sound-health

Journey of Sound to the Brain (Video)

Learn how sounds make their way from the source to your brain.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQEaiZ2j9oc

Music and the Brain

“Music and the Brain: Research Across the Lifespan” was the topic of a collaborative workshop convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Read more: https://nccih.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/Music

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