Listening to music has been shown in recent studies to have a wide range of surprising and astounding positive effects on our mental and physical health. It has been shown that taking a few music lessons can increase one’s IQ and even help one remain mentally sharp as one ages.

How does Music Listening Benefits Us?

Feel More at Ease before and after Surgery

One study indicated that patients who listened to soothing music in the operating room experienced less anxiety. Several studies have shown that patients recovering from open heart surgery benefit from listening to calming music while lying in bed.

It’s even more effective than the commonly used pharmaceutical Midazolam, which is delivered orally to induce sedation in patients undergoing surgery but has unpleasant side effects like coughing and vomiting.

Analgesic Effect of Music

Patients in intensive care and the elderly can benefit from music to alleviate their discomfort, but the music must be either classical, meditative, or the patient’s own preference.

Music Therapy for People with Alzheimer’s

It’s likely that you know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia, as one in three seniors dies with one of these conditions. Playing some of their favorite songs might be an excellent way to communicate with a loved one who is experiencing dementia due to old age.