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Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Gayatri Bhaumik

Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels.

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Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a study found that dancing and doing handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery can help.

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Sounds for Snoozing

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Soothing soundscapes including meditations, music, short stories and novels to help the restless fall asleep quickly at night.

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Sing to Heal: Using the Voice to Uplift Mind and Body

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Singing along to music, humming or chanting mantras can boost mental and physical health, from improving immunity, memory and mood to reducing stress, depression and anxiety.

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Starting Off Singing: Humming and Singing Tips to Try

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Expert advice on how to start reaping the health benefits of singing by consciously humming, listening to an uplifting playlist or chanting a mantra.

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Finding the Right Tune for Pets: Music Calms the Animal Soul

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free.

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Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.

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Healing Harmonies: Music As Medicine

Aug 16, 2019 12:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Music not only raises our spirits, it also reduces pain, lowers inflammation, dials down anxiety, bolsters immunity, and boosts creativity, the latest studies show.

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Meditation and Music Slow Cellular Aging: Mindfulness Combats Memory Loss

Feb 28, 2019 11:49AM

Doing a chanting meditation or listening to classical music can alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults with early memory loss.

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