* Reduce your Stress with this Music

According to Inc Magazine, neuroscientists in the UK conducted a study on the top songs for reducing stress. Participants attempted to solve difficult puzzles as quickly as possible while connected to sensors. The puzzles induced a certain level of stress, and participants listened to different songs while researchers measured brain activity as well as physiological states that included heart rate, blood pressure, and rate of breathing.

According to Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson of Mindlab International, which conducted the research, the top song produced a greater state of relaxation than any other music tested to date.

In fact, listening to that one song — “Weightless” — resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in participants’ overall anxiety, and a 35 percent reduction in their usual physiological resting rates.

To read the rest of the article and download the other top 9 songs from Spotify follow this link.

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44 responses to “* Reduce your Stress with this Music”

IreneDesign2011

Nov 9, 2016 at 3:04 pm

I find use of this kind of music as a great way to reduce stress Val, thank you very much for your link 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:48 pm
  
  So glad you tuned in Irene and enjoyed the music 💕
  
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  1. IreneDesign2011
    
    Nov 9, 2016 at 11:27 pm
    
    I saved the link too and will listen to the other hits too, when I need to calm down and relax ❤
    
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MK

Nov 9, 2016 at 3:06 pm

It is very soothing. Thanks Val. I’m going to have to listen a lot today.

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nrhatch

Nov 9, 2016 at 3:06 pm

Interesting . . . But not the right song for me.
It created a sense of foreboding rather than peaceful easy feelings.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:46 pm
  
  Perhaps it was the throbbing heart beat Nancy. Enya’s Watermark is also on the list. I play that in my class for Savasana. Enjoy 🙏
  
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Nov 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm

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mygemporium

Nov 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm

Very peaceful music, thanks!

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David Kanigan

Nov 9, 2016 at 3:50 pm

It works!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:47 pm
  
  😊🎈🍂
  
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socialbridge

Nov 9, 2016 at 4:05 pm

Thanks Val. Music is so therapeutic.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:40 pm
  
  It is indeed Jean 🙏
  
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Jennifer Kelland Perry

Nov 9, 2016 at 4:07 pm

Thanks for sharing this, Val. 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:47 pm
  
  Thank you Jennifer. May your day be uplifted just a bit more 💛
  
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debiriley

Nov 9, 2016 at 4:29 pm

it is lovely music Val 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:40 pm
  
  I agree Debi 💕
  
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Jill Weatherholt

Nov 9, 2016 at 4:56 pm

Music and working out is my favorite way to reduce stress, Val. I have to agree with Nancy’s comment. I felt the same while listening to that particular music. Don’t laugh, but I get really relaxed listening to The Carpenters. LOL!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 4:58 pm
  
  I get it Jill. 😊
  Check out the Enya ink in my reply to Nancy. That should bring some balance back 💛
  
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  1. Jill Weatherholt
    
    Nov 9, 2016 at 5:04 pm
    
    Oh yes, I love that! ❤
    
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  2. nrhatch
    
    Nov 9, 2016 at 5:53 pm
    
    Love Enya ~ we have about 7 of her CD’s . . .
    Each resonates with me.
    
    Watermark is particularly lovely. Like sitting beside a stream with sunlight peeking through leaves as the water splashes past.
    
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Healing Grief

Nov 9, 2016 at 7:23 pm

It does work! Good advice Val 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 9:57 pm
  
  Thanks Karen. A little music goes a long way to help us find balance once more 💛
  
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insearchofitall

Nov 9, 2016 at 9:58 pm

Thanks for the list. I have a list that helps cheer me now I have one to mellow me. Enya is one of my favorites.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 10:00 pm
  
  😍
  
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Sue Dreamwalker

Nov 9, 2016 at 10:09 pm

Thank you Val for this share.. Music is so healing.. its vibrational sound resonates within our own vibration.. Oh if only the whole would could ‘tune in’ 🙂

Love and Light my friend xxx ❤

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 10, 2016 at 8:20 am
  
  Vibrations … yes Sue! I hadn’t thought of it in this context but it’s so true. Aum Shanti Shanti 🙏
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker
    
    Nov 10, 2016 at 8:48 am
    
    Aummmmm……. indeed..<3
    
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Sue Dreamwalker

Nov 9, 2016 at 10:10 pm

World.. I wish this browser would not predict my spelling errors LOL

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utesmile

Nov 10, 2016 at 2:01 am

Enya works for me perfectly! Great article

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 10, 2016 at 8:12 am
  
  Me too Ute! Thanks for being here. 💛
  
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zozieposie

Nov 10, 2016 at 4:06 am

How interesting!! Will try this song

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 10, 2016 at 8:10 am
  
  Great ❣️ thanks for stopping by by. xo
  
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vanbytheriver

Nov 10, 2016 at 8:40 am

Always fascinating….the effect that music has on our very spirit. Thanks, Val. I’ve been tuning in to a lot of classical music lately. Energizing !

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 11, 2016 at 8:47 am
  
  Thanks Van. Classical music can be so uplifting … and also a great reliever of stress! As a forlorn teenager I would play Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky on the piano and cry my heart out…. That might be too much for me right now though! xo
  
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  1. vanbytheriver
    
    Nov 11, 2016 at 9:28 am
    
    I have a few pieces like that, the ones that evoke childhood memories. The piano was my escape in a very boisterous household. 💖
    
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    1. Val Boyko
      
      Nov 11, 2016 at 5:10 pm
      
      Keep tuning in Van 😊
      
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      1. vanbytheriver
        
        Nov 11, 2016 at 5:26 pm
        
        🎵 🎶🎵 🎶
        
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Tiny

Nov 10, 2016 at 11:04 am

Beautiful. Feeling more relaxed. Thank you for this timely share, Val.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 11, 2016 at 5:04 pm
  
  Thank you Helen. So gad it felt good 💕
  
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Jet Eliot

Nov 23, 2016 at 2:54 pm

I really enjoyed the music here today, Val. I liked “Weightless” a lot, and found it unwinding me quite quickly. Then I clicked on your link of Enya’s “Watermark” — and that, well, it makes me want to weep it’s so purely sweet…the same thing I feel when I watch a parade.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 26, 2016 at 4:38 pm
  
  Music touches us so deeply… and sets us free from the stress that life brings.
  
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Eri Hunt

Dec 6, 2016 at 10:36 am

Wonderful music so relaxing and peaceful . Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Dec 6, 2016 at 1:25 pm
  
  Thank you Eri. So glad you enjoyed it. 💛
  
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  1. Eri Hunt
    
    Dec 7, 2016 at 7:47 am
    
    Your welcome! 🙂 Absolutely
    
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