The Power of Tunes: How Music Helps Heal

Music has always been a part of healing, but now science is showing just how much it can help.

Music as Medicine

In Cleveland, Ohio, cancer patients can ask for a special kind of medicine: live music at their bedside.

Studies show that music can make pain feel less intense, reducing it by about 20%.
This doesn't mean music replaces medicine, but it can work alongside it to make patients feel better.

The music therapy program in Cleveland has been around for over 25 years and has shown great results.

It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and pain.
Doctors there say music therapy is a key part of supportive care.
It reaches parts of the brain that deal with thinking and feelings, helping patients in many ways.

Music has been used for healing for a very long time.

Today, science is finding out how music affects our bodies and minds.

When people are in pain, certain parts of the brain become more active.

Music can help calm these areas, making pain feel less intense.
Even animals like dogs feel the effects of music.
Studies show that dogs listening to classical music during surgery need less anesthesia.

Music does more than just distract us.

It can change brain chemistry, releasing chemicals that help us feel better and reducing stress.
This is why music therapy is so effective for many conditions, from trauma to dementia.
Researchers are still studying how music helps, but it's clear that it has a powerful impact on our health.

Music can be a powerful tool for healing, especially for those who might not respond to other therapies.

It's a universal language that can reach people in ways other treatments can't.
Whether it's through live performances or curated playlists, music can bring comfort and hope to those who need it most.