Listening to the right kind of music can slow the heart and lower blood pressure, a study has revealed.
Rousing operatic music, like Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, full of crescendos and diminuendos is best and could help stroke rehabilitation, say the authors.
Groups like Music in Hospitals, a UK-based charity that provides live music to hospitals, hospices and care facilities, can make a big impact on people’s wellness.