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Listening to music can reduce sensation caused by chronic pain by up to ______%
Listening to music can reduce sensation caused by chronic pain by up to ______%
21
Music therapy has been applied together with medication to reduce pain during ______ and surgeries.
Music therapy has been applied together with medication to reduce pain during ______ and surgeries.
childbirth
Research shows that music modifies heartbeat and blood pressure within a ______ range.
Research shows that music modifies heartbeat and blood pressure within a ______ range.
positive
Old people suffering from high blood pressure reported significantly lower blood pressure as a result of listening to ______ music.
Old people suffering from high blood pressure reported significantly lower blood pressure as a result of listening to ______ music.
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Listening to lively music causes the heart to beat ______.
Listening to lively music causes the heart to beat ______.
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Most researchers conclude that our preference of music doesn't play the main role, but the ______ and the theme of the music are the most important factors.
Most researchers conclude that our preference of music doesn't play the main role, but the ______ and the theme of the music are the most important factors.
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Apart from all those benefits, other effects of music are related to better sleep, strengthened ______, and better general health.
Apart from all those benefits, other effects of music are related to better sleep, strengthened ______, and better general health.
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Study Notes
Effects of Music on Health
- Music can positively influence health, but adverse effects occur with loud or distracting music.
- Exposure to music has been linked to pain relief, with reductions in chronic pain sensation by up to 21% and depression by 25%.
- Music therapy is effectively used alongside medication for pain management during childbirth and surgical procedures.
Physiological Responses to Music
- Listening to music can modify physiological parameters such as heartbeat and blood pressure.
- Lively music increases heart rates, while slower music leads to decreased heart and breath rates.
- Elderly individuals with high blood pressure experienced significant decreases in their blood pressure after 30 minutes of listening to calm music.
Additional Benefits of Music
- Benefits of music extend to improved sleep quality, enhanced memory, and overall better health outcomes.
- Research indicates that the tempo and theme of music are more influential on health benefits than individual music preferences.
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Description
Explore the surprising benefits of music on health, especially in pain relief and emotional well-being. This quiz delves into how music therapy can alleviate chronic pain and reduce feelings of depression. Discover the profound impact of sound on our mental and physical health.
