How Favorite Music Affects the Effectiveness of Medicines: Scientists Answer

28.03.2023 10:22

Favorite songs relieve tension, relax, and relieve stress.

But the advantages don’t end there, writes “ Medic Forum ”.

A new study has found that listening to your favorite music can have positive effects on your health.

In this case, it’s not just about having a good time.

The fact is that such a procedure as listening to your favorite songs makes taking medications more effective.

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This is due to the fact that during the listening process the brain begins to activate different neurons.

Serotonin is the main one. It can have a positive effect on the body during difficult and unpleasant procedures. For example, if nausea occurs due to chemotherapy.

As experiments have shown, people who listened to pleasant music showed a low level of serotonin release. This means that the "happiness hormone" remained in the platelets, reducing the negative consequences.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor