Dr. Steven Allder, FRCP, DM, a consulting neurologist at Re:Cognition Health, says that there are a few reasons why “Weightless” is such a powerful stress-reducer. One, it was designed to reduce stress. “Unlike most songs, it was composed in collaboration with sound therapists, with the [primary] purpose of slowing down the body's stress response,” he shares.He explains that the song’s tempo starts at 60 beats per minute, which is the average resting heart rate. Then, it gradually slows down to 50 beats per minute. “This subtle deceleration encourages a process known as entrainment, where the listener’s heart rate and breathing naturally begin to match the tempo of the music, a physiological shift that supports relaxation,” he says.Related: The Science of Stress: What's Going On in Our Bodies When We're Stressed?
How To Use Music To Support Your Mental Health
If you want to use music to feel less stressed or anxious, Dr. Allder recommends listening to instrumental music that has a slow tempo and a predictable rhythm. “When we listen to calming music, the brain's default mode network, which is associated with introspection and worry, can quiet down. Activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain that detects threats and triggers the stress response, is reduced. At the same time, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows the heart rate and promotes relaxation. This shift can result in slower breathing, muscle relaxation and a sense of psychological ease,” he explains.
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Clearly, music is a great tool for supporting mental health. “It’s non-invasive, safe and easily accessible and can be an effective part of a broader strategy to manage stress and improve emotional well-being,” Dr. Allder says. Don’t underestimate the power of music!
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Dr. Steven Allder, FRCP, DM, consulting neurologist at Re:Cognition HealthA Study Investigating the Relaxation Effects of the Music Track Weightless by Marconi Union in consultation with Lyz Cooper. British Academy of Sound Therapy. Unlocking the Beat: Dopamine and Eye Blink Response to Classical Music. NeuroSci. 2023Relationships between musical structure and psychophysiological measures of emotion. Emotion. 2007 Read More Details
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