Live music can lower your stress hormone levels, cortisol.
Over the past decade, several studies have shown that listening to music , and even sing , can have a positive impact on our well-being. But so far, no one had looked at the benefits of attending a concert. And if this new study has something to offer, you might want to buy a ticket for your next local gig or festival.
Daisy Fancourt and Aaron Williamon:
“This is the first preliminary evidence that attending a cultural event can affect endocrine activity and reduce stress. These results correspond to 22 previous studies that show that listening to music in the controlled environment of a laboratory or hospital can lower cortisol levels.”
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