Music Can Make Us Smart and Fight The Pain. Music has been widely used as therapy to cope with various symptoms of depression and anxiety. Apparently, there are many other health benefits of music. The amount of this benefit is still unexplored by researchers. There is something about music and engaging in musical activities that seem to be very stimulating for the brain and body. Favorite songs to sing with family and friends, playing in a band or dancing to music can also strengthen the bond with others.

Some studies have found that listening to music can reduce pain. Other studies have shown that music can be beneficial for patients with heart disease by reducing blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety. Music therapy has also been shown to lift the spirits of patients with depression. Create their own music, either playing musical instruments or singing, can have a therapeutic effect as well. When listening to or involved in the music that makes happy, relaxed, contemplative, the body will have the effect of deep relaxation like deep sleep, warm baths, and reduce overall stress levels.

Several other studies have illustrated that listening to music is a business that is more complex than it seems. The human brain is sorting out the tone, timing, and sequencing of sound to understand the music. Believed that the frontal lobes of the brain is stimulated and activated when listening to music. Because the area is part of the brain associated with higher mental functions such as abstract thinking or planning. Listening to music is one way of listening passively to obtain benefits for the brain. But a more stimulating brain activity and even increase IQ is playing or writing music.

Children six years old who were given music lessons when compared to drama lessons or no instruction to get additional 2-3 points in his or her IQ score. Pre-school children scored better on spatial reasoning tests than those following the computer lessons. But the benefits may not be the same for adults.