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Songwriters and composers often base great works on the idea of mending a broken heart and according to recent medical research, they could be onto something. Today, medical practitioners and patients all over the world, use music in their anxiety and pain management programs. Music is now being used to enhance the atmosphere in health resorts, clinics and even hospitals such as the Royal Melbourne. The hospitals’ manager of Events Arts, Debra Adamidis, says musicians perform in the hospital’s corridors and wards every week. “Live music takes patients out of that scary mind-set and improves the quality of their experience in hospital,” Adamidis says. Australian composer and musician John Levine says certain types of music help lower our stress levels, get a grip on things and manage our condition in a calm, focused state of mind. “Clients undergoing chemotherapy and who are experiencing fear, anxiety and discomfort from the treatment regime have used music as a calmative. It has allowed the patients to feel better able to cope with the side effects.
Classical Music You may have heard of the ‘Mozart Effect’ before. It is based on the theory that classical music increases our brain activity to such an extent that it improves our performance, whether it be studying for an exam, or a busy day in the office. The relaxation brought on by a calming concerto was shown to relieve stress, which in turn, can help in cases of heart disease and stroke. Shedding the kilos can also be made easier by putting on some relaxing music when sitting down for your evening meal. Eating whilst listening to Mozart will improve your metabolism and food digestion. Clinical studies show people take about three mouthfuls a minute when soothing music plays, versus at least four mouthfuls when there are no tunes in the background On the other hand, eating while listening to rock music will make you eat faster. As a result you swallow bigger bits of food making it harder for your stomach to digest the food. And that, inevitably, leads to extra weight.
Rock/pop Music It’s no secret that exercising improves your mood, but add some up tempo music to your work out and one particular study has linked the pair with an increase in mental performance. Charles Emery, is the study's lead author and a professor of psychology at Ohio State University. "Exercise seems to cause positive changes in the nervous system, and these changes may have a direct effect on cognitive ability,” he says. Music is often used at the gym to get you pumped up for your exercise regime. Music therapist, Stephanie Thompson, says music can be used to motivate people to keep going on the cross trainer. “If you look around any gym, it’s easy to notice when someone is listening to a song they like, or one which has a fast and strong pulse. They immediately start to work harder and the speed at which they are working becomes synchronised with the tempo of the song,” she explains. Up tempo music works by narrowing our attention, which as a consequence, diverts our attention away from the sensations of fatigue when we’re sweating it out. It also alters our arousal levels and can therefore be used as a form of stimulant prior to competition or as a sedative to calm over-anxious athletes. Rock music on the other hand, has been found to make people angry, or uptight. Of course it depends on the individual, but if you’re looking for mental and physical benefits, it could be wise to limit your listening to rock or heavy metal music.
Music is the medicine of the mind Listening to music can rev you up or calm you down, depending on the rhythm and tempo. But certain sounds have particularly strong effects on our emotions and brain. Learn to choose music, not only for your listening enjoyment, but to improve your well-being. Music is often an untapped source or motivation and inspiration, and can deliver a stack of health benefits. Happy listening!
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Music. You can’t escape it – it’s everywhere. But what most of us don’t realise, is music can have a very powerful influence on our emotions, moods and behaviour. Tamra Mercieca explains.
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23 Apr 2013
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23 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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21 May 2013
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21 May 2013
Tourists Targeted
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21 May 2013
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20 May 2013
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20 May 2013
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20 May 2013
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22 May 2013
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17 May 2013
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16 May 2013
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16 May 2013
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14 May 2013
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09 May 2013
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09 May 2013
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08 May 2013
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08 May 2013
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02 May 2013
Samsung Recall - URGENT
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01 May 2013
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30 Apr 2013
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26 Apr 2013
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19 Apr 2013
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18 Apr 2013
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12 Apr 2013
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12 Apr 2013
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22 May 2013
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22 May 2013
Social Ballroom Dancing
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20 May 2013
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13 May 2013
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08 May 2013
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03 May 2013
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22 May 2013
Lost Tailgate
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17 May 2013
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17 May 2013
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Lost Foot from Bed
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06 May 2013
Lost Dog, Wearing Coat
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Found Cockatiel
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Sunday Slow Cooker
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21 Feb 2013
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05 Feb 2013
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08 Jan 2013
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13 Dec 2012
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11 Dec 2012
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06 Dec 2012
Increase in positive drug tests
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17 May 2013
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17 May 2013
High hopes for Hill
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10 May 2013
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10 May 2013
Weekly Wrap
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10 May 2013
Consistency key for young Sun
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03 May 2013
Weekly Wrap
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03 May 2013
Post Weekend AFL Wrap – Round 5
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29 Apr 2013
Pre-Round Wrap
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29 Apr 2013
Weekly Wrap
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19 Apr 2013
Roo hops to Rising Star nomination
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12 Apr 2013
Saints to honour Harvey
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12 Apr 2013
Water-Slide Tester?
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22 May 2013
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21 May 2013
Oops! Chemistry Experiment Tests Sprinkl…
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21 May 2013
Twisted Tongue
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17 May 2013
I Got You.... "Babe"?
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15 May 2013
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13 May 2013
Yum?
Many people have said it is wrong but that hasn’t stopped Irish food company Tayto from making a cheese and onion flavoured chocolate bar. The firm has already sold out of...
09 May 2013
Animal Attack!
What do you do when nature gets a bit too close for comfort? Here’s a collection of people caught off guard… {youtube}nJ192qqM5cI{/youtube}
07 May 2013
New Name Please
Feeling inspired to rename a country?Iceland has launched the "Inspired by Iceland" competition, calling for suggestions on a new "name" for the country in a bid to heat things up. Other...
30 Apr 2013
Sloth Crossing
Why did the sloth cross the road? More importantly, how long would it take a sloth to cross the road? {youtube}ES32UFlPOUA{/YouTube}
21 Apr 2013
Goats Yell Like Humans
Here is yet another video of animals doing weird things that has gone viral! It’s not hard to tell why either! It’s hilarious just how many goats can and will scream...
19 Apr 2013
Best Popcorn Prank Ever
Friends from the Victorian town Epsom, near Bendigo, have sought revenge on their serial prankster roommate when he mistakenly took an overseas holiday, only to return to find...
19 Apr 2013
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13 Mar 2013
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Cauliflower – The Ultimate Comfort …
Cauliflower makes me think of winter comfort food, but few gardeners realise that NOW is the time to plant it for the best results.&n...
09 Apr 2013
Grow Show Sundays 10am
For handy gardening tips and landscape advice join Tom Fagan for the "Grow Show" Sundays from 10am. With more than 30 year's expe...
04 Apr 2013
It's Great To Be Corny
Believe it or not, corn is actually originated from a South American grass species called Teosinte. If you've grown it be...
06 Mar 2013
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Jewel
US singer Jewel (Jewel Kilcher) born in Utah - on 23rd May 1974 (39). The Alaskan-raised singer has had hits including You Were Meant ...
23 May 2013
Mama's Little Girl All Grown Up
English born Australian singer Linda George isn't Mama's little girl anymore... she's celebrating her birthday today! She had three ...
22 May 2013
Doors Founder Dies
Ray Manzarek -- who co-founded "The Doors" with Jim Morrison in 1965 and played keyboard -- has died, this according to the band's offi...
21 May 2013
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