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Music soothes a savage breast – and confers health benefits, too

Listening to music, whether through headphones at home or during a live performance in a concert hall, can have a beneficial effect on your health, say researchers. Music has a positive impact on health because the sound waves that travel from the ear to the brain, stimulate brain cells in the cerebral cortex and other regions, enhancing their functioning. Listening to music, playing an instrument and singing have been found to enhance cognitive function.