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Benefits of music - Coggle Diagram

- - - - they are much more likely to attend and have a good time.
    - - great excuse to have your friends over
    - - improve the mood of the room
      - give people something to talk about
      - an excuse to dance (and have a good time)
      - remind them that they actually do have some things in common
- - - - modern music is composed in a very creative way and has some degree of artistic value.
      - express oneself throughout history
      - extremely personal and allow the singer/songwriter to get out feelings and thoughts that don’t have a simple way of being put into words
    - - many of the songs that come out of the country contain references and influences from their religion and/or history
      - get a sense of the type of life, which then gives a better understanding about cultures
      - has different meanings for certain groups of people
  - - - triggers the hippocampus, which is the part of your brain that’s associated with long-term memory storage
      - doesn't just help us retrieve stored memories, it also helps us lay down new ones
      - reactivates areas of the brain associated with memory, reasoning, speech, emotion, and reward
    - - blocking out distracting noise
      - modify your mood and provides a rhythm that keeps you alert
      - make the task at hand more engaging, less dull, and easier to concentrate on
- - - - Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life
      - A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day
    - - Researchers at Stanford University have said that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication."
        
        calming parts of the autonomic nervous system, leading to slower breathing, lower heart rate, and reduced blood pressure
        
        improving your ability to fall asleep quickly and feel more rested
      - Boosts Sleep Quality & Quantity
        
        the melody help soothe and relax
        
        the routinized aspect of playing songs right before bed will signal your body that it’s time to rest
        
        able to fall asleep effortlessly
      - Trigger Feel Good Chemicals
        
        stimulates serotonin production
        
        People who are depressed are deficient in serotonin
    - - unwind every now
      - during their daily activities
      - Improve workouts