From the Medical Daily Reporter
http://www.medicaldaily.com/news/20101115/3740/health-benefits-of-listening-to-music.htm

There’s no doubt that music soothes the weary soul, and its contribution to therapy has been long in use since the dawn of time. Despite the fact that most people like different types of music, this kind of therapy is universal because there’s no one who can truly say that they do not enjoy music.

However, enjoyment is just one aspect of the story as there are several health benefits to this as well:

Benefit #1: Stress reduction

Since stress is the cause of many illnesses, one can certainly reduce the risk of getting these diseases by listening to music that they like as often as possible. In a recent study conducted, which required subjects to listen to music twice a day for half-an-hour for two weeks, it was found that the stress and anxiety levels dropped significantly.

Benefit #2:  Stimulation of brain cells

When one listens to music with strong beats, this will result in brainwaves resonating in sync with the beats of the music, thus giving one more concentration and alert thinking. On the other hand, classical music not only puts one in a calm meditative state but it also leaves one with a sense of well-being and satisfaction about themselves long after the music has been turned off.

Benefit #3: Helps you put more effort into exercise

Listening to music while you exercise is often one of the best ways by which one can put a lot more effort into their workout. While some repetitive exercises can turn out to be boring, listening to music while you work out will help remove this boredom, thus helping to commit yourself to putting effort into your workout.

Benefit #4: Sound sleep

Since music has a balancing effect on stress and anxiety, listening to music while going to bed can be very beneficial as it calms the mind, thus resulting in a good night’s sleep.

Benefit #5: Acts as a painkiller

Not only can listening to music reduce depression, stress and anxiety but it can also relieve pain as well, as it causes endorphins to be released when one is listening to music that they enjoy everyday.

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