The power of music: 3 ways music impacts physical and mental health

Think of your favorite song and how it makes you feel. Happy? Calm? Overall positive?

As it turns out, music can, in fact, positively influence our general well-being. Here are three of its physical and mental health benefits that’ll be music to your ears!

1. Stress reduction: Listening to music can help reduce stress. In fact, research suggests that listening to music can help lower our heart rate and cortisol levels and even distract us from life’s everyday stressors.
2. Improved physical performance: Did you know that listening to music prior to and during exercise has been shown to increase motivation and lower perceived effort?  It’s no wonder so many people listen to music while working out.  
3. Pain Management: Who knew that music could act as a natural painkiller? According to a recent study, listening to your favorite music may be just as effective as an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen. 

Incorporating music into your everyday life is a simple way to enhance your overall well-being. So, hit that play button! Just make sure to keep the volume at a moderate level to protect your ears.