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The 10 Health Benefits of Rocking Out to Your Favorite Music

Published Sep,20 2017 | By Paige Brettingen

Typically, it wouldn't require a scientific study to convince us of the profound impact of music. Whether it’s a favorite playlist that gets you to the gym on a rainy morning or a nostalgic tune that peps up your workday commute, the right music can be a day changer.

Paige Brettingen is a freelance journalist based in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to Livestrong.com, her work has been published in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Mom.me, MSN.com, 5280 Magazine, Refinery29.com, LivingHealthy.com and Takepart.com, among others. She has her M.A. in journalism from USC and her bachelors in communication from Northwestern University and co-founded Mamasteps.com, a wellness website dedicated to helping moms "eat cleaner, live greener and find their stride."