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Does Music Make You Happy?

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March 22, 2023
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Whether you sit quietly or dance up a storm when listening to music, it can have a tremendous impact on how you feel. Check out this short video, 7 Truths About Music and turn up the volume up the next time you hear your favorite song! Find more health tips at AARP Staying Sharp today, an AARP member benefit.

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MatthewB917105

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Yes!

jonibee

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It depends on the mood I'm in and what song plays..Some songs have lifted me out of a mood while others bring back a memory that can also affect my mood..I like bouncy tunes when doing chores. Some songs are uplifting so I guess it's a matter of choice of which radio station or song we choose to listen to that determines our mood..Basically I'm a happy person...

EricFalk

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🎻Music Rocks!

Vexed

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Like @jonibee , it depends. Music is very important to me. I also listen to songs about depression. It may not help lighten the current depression, but it does make you feel that you are not alone in the way you feel. And everyone needs to feel that someone understands. Especially when you do not have others around you. Music can help in reinforcing good moods and lifting others.

Therapist4u

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Hi @Vexed

you bring up some good points......

Those who experience mental health issues... especially disorders that affect our mood, thinking and behavior...could benefit from listening to songs about depression.....which may ultimately help to soothe and calm them down......especially after a tough stressful day. Music therapy can be effective in helping people heal from anxiety anguish & despair..... & possibly help foster better awareness and acceptance of mental health concerns!

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ValarieP746824

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Janice Ian, Tea and Sympathy, great "depression" listen.

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kgritts

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Absolutely! It can turn a blah day into a happy day! Turn on a peppy tune, and I can't help but sind and dance. I love happy songs that reinforce the good!

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MicheleS11593

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Music in my life is very important me. My radio is on all day when I'm home

tuned to the classical/jazz station. When I want to hear a song I haven't heard

in a while, I go to YouTube. Incredible....whole LP's, live performances and old tv performances. I need to move...disco. My soul needs attention...gospel. I want to sing...70's soft rock or 70's RnB. I want to be inspired...instrumentals.

Listening to music keeps our brains sharp...synapses moving. Our ears take it in and our brains process it.

If I become infirm, I hope some kind soul will put my head phones on me or put a cd in my player so that I can go to that place that music takes me.

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JGY112

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Music always is healthy for the brain, body and overall good feelings. Whatever your mood their is a tune and group to move and enjoy throughout your life. It's one of the best medicines and you don't need a prescription. Just have fun alone or with a group.

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NinaS533216

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Music is very important to me and my husband. We listen to everything from Billie Holliday to Coldplay and all in between. It's a bonding thing for us, remembering memories when we first heard the music.We have learned alot about each other through the music.