In your heavy days, the happiest moment of your life, or while you are on your way somewhere, there is no more faithful companion than a soundtrack that fills you with joy. Beyond that, music has such great power that it can help you prevent or control various health issues. Our friends from Salud180 share this information:

Researchers from Drexel University point out that music helps reduce depression, thanks to a study where patients with cancer who listened to or worked with it experienced better blood pressure levels and favorable moods.

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The music generates positive benefits because it acts directly on the nervous system, which controls blood pressure, heart rate, and brain function; and on the limbic system, which is responsible for regulating feelings and emotions.

These impacts can translate into the following benefits for health, according to various studies:

1. Relieves and relaxes blood vessels. Researchers from the European Society of Cardiology found that listening to music increases the production of nitric oxide, a gas that helps dilate blood vessels, keeping them healthy and flexible.

2. Protects brain sharpness. The results of a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveal that the more years middle-aged and older adults spend playing instruments, their brains respond faster to sounds of speech.

3. Maintains calm. A study from Ohio State University indicates that familiar and comforting melodies help lower levels of anxiety, but they clarify that this property is not general for any song.

4. Mental focus. Northumbria University recommends listening to “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, as their studies indicate that music can enhance people's mental alertness.

5. Against back pain. Researchers from Austria's General Hospital explain that listening to soft rhythms helps slow down blood pressure and heart rate, which in turn calms breathing and reduces muscle tension in the back, neck, shoulders, and stomach.

Now you know, it's not just because you can sing along, but because of the numerous contributions of music to your health that should always accompany you. Remember that to achieve excellent health, you should not forget exercise, a healthy diet, and medical check-ups.

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