Music For Your Body

I love music. Any kind of music. Cleveland's own O'Jays made these lyrics famous over their 50 year career. My favorite rapper, Rakim, stated that " to me, MC means Move the Crowd". Music blares during sporting events, exercise classes, lounges, nightclubs, schools and churches. Why is that? Well, dopamine is a hell of a drug. This "feel good" chemical is triggered when listening to music. Now we've looked at how music works with the mind, but how does it affect the body? Researchers have uncovered plenty of evidence for the benefits songs have on our bodily functions. Many doctors are musicians in their own right, and incorporate music into their therapy/recovery plans. Doctors have found that social isolation is a cardiac risk factor. Music helps by lowering blood pressure. The healing vibrations even stimulate the skin and the sensations felt. Elderly patients who get dance lessons have a better gait, dexterity and balance. They even found that work performance is better when completing tasks and tests.  Most of the studies centered on exercise ability and musical influences. Turns out that listening to music while exercising can push people further. Music affects the capacity and arousal of the muscles based on the speed and variance of the tempo. So no matter the genre of music you like (or don't like), do yourself a favor and add music to your daily routine. As we take a deeper dive into the effects of music, you will discover that the lyrics, melodies, and arrangements can truly transform your environment. During the pandemic, we need to keep our minds and bodies right. This will help ensure that we're living our best life. The purple life. So what kind of music do you listen to? How does it help you? Please share your comments below. Thank you for stopping by. Stay safe and stay healthy.