Listening to a favourite song may do more than provide entertainment, as research has linked music interventions to lower stress levels and changes in the body’s physical responses. Tech entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson highlighted these findings in a social media post, describing music as a form of longevity therapy.
Johnson shared a screenshot of a research paper titled Effects of Music Interventions on Stress-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Two Meta-Analyses . In his post, Johnson listed several possible benefits of listening to music. He also mentioned that it could reduce anxiety and restlessness. He described the suggested approach in simple words, recommending people listen to a song they love. The research paper examined how music interventions affect both the physical and psychological signs of stress.
The study examined 104 randomised controlled trials involving 9,617 people to understand how music can help reduce stress.
He said music could help lower heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels.
