I Heart Music: 30 Minutes of Calming Tunes A Day Reduces Blood Pressure
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Scientists from the University of Florence in Italy report that listening to classical, Celtic or Indian music for just 30 minutes a day for a month can significantly reduce blood pressure. The researchers presented their findings last week at the American Society of Hypertension's 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.
"Listening to music is soothing and has often been associated with controlling patient-reported pain or anxiety and acutely reducing blood pressure," noted Dr. Pietro A. Modesti. "But for the first time, today's results clearly illustrate the impact daily music listening has on ambulatory blood pressure."
"We are excited about the positive implications for both patients and physicians, who can now confidently explore music listening as a safe, effective, non-pharmacological treatment option or a complement to therapy," Modesti added.
The study involved a small group of 48 patients between the ages of 45 and 70 who were taking medication for mild hypertension. 28 of the patients were given a CD of down-tempo, "rhythmically homogenous" music, and were asked to listen to it for 30 minutes once a day for a month while practicing controlled breathing exercises. The 20 remaining participants made no lifestyle changes, and served as a control group. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring after the first and fourth weeks revealed a marked reduction in blood pressure among the patients who'd been asked to listen to music.
Similar previous studies have closely related blood pressure to music tempo, noting corresponding blood pressure increases when subjects were exposed to more aggressive, up-tempo music, indicating that the speed and genre of music is key to music's heart-calming potential.
"Sadly, despite the global focus on prevention, it predicted that 56 billion people worldwide will be hypertensive by 2025," said Modesti. "In light of these devastating statistics, it is reassuring to consider that something as simple, easy and enjoyable as daily music listening combined with slow abdominal breathing, may help people naturally lower their blood pressure."
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"Listening to music is soothing and has often been associated with controlling patient-reported pain or anxiety and acutely reducing blood pressure," noted Dr. Pietro A. Modesti. "But for the first time, today's results clearly illustrate the impact daily music listening has on ambulatory blood pressure."
"We are excited about the positive implications for both patients and physicians, who can now confidently explore music listening as a safe, effective, non-pharmacological treatment option or a complement to therapy," Modesti added.
The study involved a small group of 48 patients between the ages of 45 and 70 who were taking medication for mild hypertension. 28 of the patients were given a CD of down-tempo, "rhythmically homogenous" music, and were asked to listen to it for 30 minutes once a day for a month while practicing controlled breathing exercises. The 20 remaining participants made no lifestyle changes, and served as a control group. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring after the first and fourth weeks revealed a marked reduction in blood pressure among the patients who'd been asked to listen to music.
Similar previous studies have closely related blood pressure to music tempo, noting corresponding blood pressure increases when subjects were exposed to more aggressive, up-tempo music, indicating that the speed and genre of music is key to music's heart-calming potential.
"Sadly, despite the global focus on prevention, it predicted that 56 billion people worldwide will be hypertensive by 2025," said Modesti. "In light of these devastating statistics, it is reassuring to consider that something as simple, easy and enjoyable as daily music listening combined with slow abdominal breathing, may help people naturally lower their blood pressure."
http://www.dailymantra.com
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- AndreaKnoll
- 4 months ago
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I am big on music. What a difference it makes. It always amazes me that some people almost never listen to music of any kind.
Who in the world would give this post a "NO" vote? Doctors? Pharmaceutical companies? Crazy people?-
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- VoyagerFilms
- 4 months ago
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like they said in "America takes drugs", a pill will come out soon for this Sadly-
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- lockoneyes
- 4 months ago
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It doesn't mean we have to take any of their pills. I'd rather spend my money on music.
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- celestialceiling
- 4 months ago
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Music is amazing, apparently it can even make plants grow healthfully.
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Sorry mate, old news.
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I love classical. I mean don’t get me wrong I can rock out with the best of them. It’s just that I believe music is supposed to invoke an emotional response and I feel it is best accomplished by classical. I want to share some of my favorite classical pieces so others can understand where I am coming from. Fee free to share your own I’m always looking for that great piece I never heard.
From Claude Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Nocturnes, Gymnopedie 1-3(original work by Erik Satie.) Actually anything from Debussy is good.
The opera Cavalleria Rusticana with special note to “Siciliana” and its “Intermezzo”
Vivaldi: “Sposa son disprezzata” sung by Cecilia Bartoli is probably the most beautiful song on the earth. Don’t believe me? I dare you to check out the link.
Ceccilia is also another source of great classical music. If its good she’s probably sung it. “Vocalise-étude,” A Ravel piece“Se tu mámi“(if you love me) by Pergolesi, “Amarilli, mia Bella” “Tripatos” by Ravel. Again anything from Cecilia bartoli is good. -
Damn, ricky! I had no idea you were so into classical music...I am gonna run to Aquisition right now and pirate me some of those choice selections....I mean, go to iTunes and download them....I need some relaxation after all I've been thraugh!
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- Julie_Soller
- 4 months ago
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The truth is in the hair. -
Music is good for the soul...As well...as for the mind...and now the heart...Yes Music is the best..
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- Day2Day1nSociety
- 4 months ago
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It's sad, as you get older, you tend to listen to less music. You have to remind yourself to indulge once in a while.
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- AndreaKnoll
- 4 months ago
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