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This is a bit different to what I would usually write about but I read an article about it this morning and it got me thinking, as usual. And I thought I would share this random information with you. 

There's no doubt that listening to your favourite music can instantly put you in a good mood, or certain songs can take you directly to a place or a time with someone, also how it can put a complete downer on your day but did you know it has now been proven to help you with things such as back pain, memory loss, help you eat less or even enhance blood vessel function, now that is something! 

Obviously music helps you work out better, or when listening to lyrics can help you soul search and find what you are feeling. But has it really become a health therapy? It seems so. 

Music works on the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system responsible for controlling our blood pressure, heartbeat, brain function and also the limbic system, that are of the brain that controls all feelings and emotions. 

When listening to slow rhythms, our hearts slow down thus helping us to breathe more slowly. This can reduce any tension in our muscles and therefor relieving pain. 

When faced with an Alzheimer's patient, if they could choose a song, this song is likely to trigger memories they usually won't have the ability to reach as the part of the brain that processes music is located next to the party dedicated to memory. Something to consider if you have a friend or relative suffering from memory loss. It has proven to be really very helpful. 

Music can help you in almost any situation so I encourage you to listen to some music today, before the US election to chill you out, while driving, studying or just relaxing with friends. You would be surprised how much it can help you when you really listen to it.

And if you are sick of hearing the top 50 songs that are constantly on the radio and not sure what to listen to, start with The Yacht Club by Owl City. If anyone can get you thinking, these five can.
This is probably the most frustrating thing about not having a phone. 

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