20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of music

Research suggests that music not only helps us cope with pain — it can also benefit our physical and mental health in numerous other ways. Read on to learn how listening to tunes can ramp up your health. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT MUSIC CAN Help Physically: 1. Ease pain. Music can meaningfully reduce the perceived intensity of pain, especially in geriatric care, intensive care, or palliative medicine (an area of healthcare that focuses on preventing and relieving the suffering of patients). 2. Motivate people to bike harder. A study of healthy male college students found that, while riding stationary bicycles, the participants work harder while listening to fast music. Extra bonus: They also enjoyed the music more. 3. Improve running motivation and performance. Here s an easy way to beat your best time if you re a runner: Listen to your favorite pump-up music. Listening to music may help people run faster, boost their workout motivation, and enhance their endurance. 4. Increase
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