Scientists reported that music is productive and stimulating more than ever our daily life

Scientific evidence: The British Journal of Health Psychology published results from a study in which 75 adults performed a taxing three-minute math problem. Afterward they were made to listen to silence, classical, jazz, or pop music. Those who heard classical music had substantially lower systolic (top number) blood pressure levels than those who heard no music at all. Blood pressure did not significantly improve in people who listened to the music from the other genres.

Researchers found that when classical music was played, the average spend per head in restaurants rose to more than £24, but to £22 when pop music was played and only £21.70 per head when no background was played at all. Did you know that? A good example of music research was published in 2005 when a Dr Frances le Roux used Bach’s ‘Magnificat’ to change mood, boost the immune system and lower stress hormones in people undergoing physiotherapy for bronchitis and pneumonia. There have been several studies that have looked at the impact of on-hold music for improving customer retention during waiting time.

Various academic studies have proven much of what was already recognised, mainly that music improves productivity. They also mention that background music can prevent days taken off through illness. Research conducted by Entertainment Media Research for MusicWorks found that 1 in 3 employees are less likely to take time off sick if background music workers like is played in the workplace. Many hospitals and nursing homes use music as recreation, since it brings patients pleasure. But beyond the entertainment value, there’s growing evidence that listening to music can also help stimulate seemingly lost memories and even help restore some cognitive function.