29/12/2025
Music is often said to be the universal language. Nietzsche said “Without music, life would be a mistake”. But did you know that listening to music can be good for your health?
Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure and pain. It can also improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness and memory.
Many of us probably already listen to music to calm us in situations where we might feel anxious. It activates areas in our brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms.
Scientists have shown that they can see the active areas light up in MRI scans!
It’s like a brain workout, which is especially beneficial during the ageing process. Did you also know that music memory is one of the brain functions most resistant to dementia?
So basically, if you want to exercise your brain, try tip #17, and listen to music.
What music do you like to listen to?