06 Sep Music as Medicine
Posted at 16:25h
in Walk With a Doc
Scientific studies show that listening to music provides specific benefits to the body.
My daughter, Nina, discovered the power of Music as Medicine. Nina writes, records, and produces her own music to keep herself healthy. Listen on Spotify or Apple Music and discover the benefits of Music as Medicine.
- Music reduces depression symptoms by increasing dopamine
- Music improving cognition
- Music lowers stress levels by triggering stress-reducing biochemicals in the body and reducing cortisol
- Music improves endurance during exercise
- Music reduces the perceived strength of pain and helps with recovery after surgery
- Music reduces caloric intake by slowing the rate of chewing by hearing soft rhythmic sounds
- Music boosts the immune system by increase the production of immunoglobulin A and natural killer cells