Mark Henderson answered
Music has been scientifically-proven to help relax a person's mind, and to help reduce stress and depression.
There are many ways you can relax by listening to music. You can lay on your bed and put some headphones in, or sit on your couch and play your favourite songs. You could even go on a long drive and play a CD.
The physical effects of music. When you listen to music, changes take place in your body. Your heart rate decreases and you start to breathe more slowly. As this happens, your muscles start to relax and your thoughts become clearer. Whilst there is no concrete explanation for why this occurs, it has been proven that relaxing music lowers anxiety levels and reduces blood pressure.
The emotional effects of music. Emotional changes also take place, because listening to music causes the "happy hormone" in your body, serotonin to accelerate. Low serotonin levels can lead to depression, whereas music can promote positive emotions and keep people in good spirits.
The scientific theory behind this is that some music has this effect on people because the rhythm emulates the beating sound of our mother's heart when we were in the womb. Subconsciously your mind then makes this connection - and this reminds us of that safe and comforting environment.
Here's one of my favourite relaxing songs!
There are many ways you can relax by listening to music. You can lay on your bed and put some headphones in, or sit on your couch and play your favourite songs. You could even go on a long drive and play a CD.
The physical effects of music. When you listen to music, changes take place in your body. Your heart rate decreases and you start to breathe more slowly. As this happens, your muscles start to relax and your thoughts become clearer. Whilst there is no concrete explanation for why this occurs, it has been proven that relaxing music lowers anxiety levels and reduces blood pressure.
The emotional effects of music. Emotional changes also take place, because listening to music causes the "happy hormone" in your body, serotonin to accelerate. Low serotonin levels can lead to depression, whereas music can promote positive emotions and keep people in good spirits.
The scientific theory behind this is that some music has this effect on people because the rhythm emulates the beating sound of our mother's heart when we were in the womb. Subconsciously your mind then makes this connection - and this reminds us of that safe and comforting environment.
Here's one of my favourite relaxing songs!
