Music & Health

From my health factoid-a-day calendar:

Since ancient times, music has calmed the spirit, eased the mind, reduced pain & healed the body in cultures worldwide. Our music-body connection starts with the heartbeat that provides the daily rhythm of our lives. Modern science shows listening to soothing music can lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate. This may be because music promotes the brain's production of chemicals that make us feel good.