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

Emergency room waiting areas can be incredibly stressful. Both patients and their caregivers often feel anxious and overwhelmed. Music is a tool that has been used to help calm people down in various settings. However, there is not much research on how music therapy works in emergency room waiting areas. Most studies have small sample sizes and do not use a wide ...

Cancer patients often face a tough journey. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a common treatment for blood cancers. It can be very effective. However, it comes with serious side effects. These can include both physical and mental struggles. This can make the recovery process even harder. Mindfulness and music therapy have shown promise in helping...

Imagine you're a music therapist. Your faith isn't just something you do on Sundays—it's a big part of who you are. But how does that faith influence your work? A study in Canada set out to answer this question. They talked to music therapists who are trained and certified. What they found was interesting. Religious beliefs had a more positive effect on these therapi...

Music has a profound impact on our mental wellbeing. It can lift our spirits, calm our minds, and even help us sleep better. A recent survey revealed that fans of country music reported the best mental health among all music consumers. But why is this the case? It seems that country fans are more likely to experience less stress and increased happiness, both indicat...