Music and the Immune System: How Sound May Support Your Body

Music and the Immune System: How Sound May Support Your Body

We tend to think of music as food for the mind and the mood — but a growing body of research suggests it may quietly touch the body too, including the way our immune system works. It is a fascinating idea, and an encouraging one. Here is what the studies suggest, kept...
Music for Stress Relief: How to Truly Unwind

Music for Stress Relief: How to Truly Unwind

Stress is part of modern life — but relief can be as close as your headphones. Of all the everyday tools for calming a frazzled mind, music is one of the best studied and easiest to use. Here is what the science says about music for stress relief, and how to make it...