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New York Post
2 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Slash your stress by 65% — and in just 8 minutes — with this dreamy fix to ‘calm your brain,' neurologist says
Take aurally. Turns out the ultimate anxiety remedy may not be in your medicine cabinet — but on Spotify. An eight-minute ambient track called 'Weightless' by British band Marconi Union is being hailed as the musical equivalent of a chill pill. 3 The track, 'Weightless' by Marconi Union (above) — cooked up with sound therapists to melt stress — actually works, according to science. Just Music The song was actually designed to de-stress listeners — and science says it works. In a study by Mindlab International, participants tasked with solving complex puzzles while wearing biometric sensors experienced a staggering 65% drop in anxiety when 'Weightless,' originally released in 2014, played. 'Unlike most songs, it was composed in collaboration with sound therapists, with the [primary] purpose of slowing down the body's stress response,' Dr. Steven Allder, consulting neurologist at Re:Cognition Health, told Parade in a recent interview. The trippy tune starts at 60 beats per minute — the average resting heart rate — and gradually slows to 50, syncing with your body's rhythm like a lullaby for your nervous system. 'This subtle deceleration encourages a process known as entrainment, where the listener's heart rate and breathing naturally begin to match the tempo of the music, a physiological shift that supports relaxation,' Allder explained. 3 It's no shock this chill track 'Weightless' has become the anthem of relaxation — no pounding beats or sob stories here, just pure ear candy for the anxious soul. Moon Safari – It's no wonder the tune has become the poster child for musical stress relief. Unlike gym bangers or heartbreak ballads, this song goes easy on your eardrums. 'Weightless also features no sharp or abrupt transitions in rhythm, tone or volume,' Allder said. 'By avoiding these fluctuations, 'Weightless' maintains a constant auditory landscape, which promotes calm and reduces mental stimulation.' In other words: It's the anti-EDM. The 'Weightless' craze joins a growing body of research showing music can do everything from sharpen focus to soften pain — if you hit the right notes. For those looking to get in the zone rather than out of their head, neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius swears by Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Goldberg Variations.' 'When I have to focus, I always listen to [that] same song and I instantly get into flow,' Fabritius told Parade in a previous interview. Her hack: train your brain to associate one tune with deep work — Pavlov, meet Spotify. 3 Trying to focus, not freak out? Brain expert Friederike Fabritius says Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' hits the sweet spot for getting in the zone. Tomasz Zajda – Classical music is a smart bet for study tunes, Dr. Erin Hannon of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, also told the outlet. She recommends tracks with 'a slow to moderate tempo, with moderately predictable pitch and rhythmic structure and lower levels of chaotic noise and dissonance, such as screaming.' Dr. Christina Agvent added in a previous study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of online university CSU Global that 'listening to music while studying can be an extremely helpful tool for some students in improving their focus,' especially among younger listeners — nearly 60% of Gen Z students say they plug in to study. And it's not just your mind that benefits. Music might also help turn down the volume on physical pain. In a recent McGill University study, participants reported lower pain levels when listening to tunes set to their own natural rhythm. So whether you're grinding through emails or gritting through aches, one thing's clear: the right beat can hit a lot harder than Advil. As Caroline Palmer of McGill put it, 'soothing or relaxing music works best as a pain reliever' — and tempo may be the secret sauce. Consider it doctor's orders: press play and chill out.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Mariners versus Nationals game as emo songs
On Emo Night at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners lost to the Washington Nationals. They did so at home, in extra innings, and in dismal fashion to a score of 9-3. At least the night was on theme. And now, the game as some emo classics. 'Heart Is Hard To Find' by Jimmy Eat World Emerson Hancock was cruising well enough through most of his 5.1 innings, and even collected four strikeouts along the way. The biggest hiccups came in the .1 where his ability to get ahead in most counts before that point was suddenly too depressed to come out of its room, and he got into some trouble. This is also where he picked up his two earned runs, and two out of three of his walks. Hancock has overall held his own well enough during this run at the big league club, and no matter how that ended today or how that will end when starters 1-5 are healthy, that kind of heart is hard to find. 'Thank You for the Venom' by My Chemical Romance Never have I seen such venom from J.P. Crawford so instantly, but it was emo night after all. J.P. was ejected and got to spend some time alone with his thoughts, and the vibes in the game took a steeper shift than the defensive maneuverings that had to be made due to his sudden absence. The Mariners would go on to tie it up at one point after this, but you could also say they never did recover. I guess they didn't know you aren't supposed to suck the poison out. 'Vindicated' by Dashboard Confessional There was a point in this game, in fact most of it, that a Mariners win felt in reach. There were only two players with multi-hit games tonight for Seattle, and chief among them was Leody Taveras. Putting up a 3-for-4 night and stealing a base made him the offensive standout of the night, but he also saved a run when it was still tied in the top of the eighth with a cannon shot to home plate. Vindicated, indeed. 'Weightless' by All Time Low Ben Williamson may be a book half unread, but today was an exciting paragraph if nothing else. Who knows, it may just end up being his year. His 2-for-4 day included the RBI hit that tied it up in the seventh inning, and after working the count full. Advertisement Oh, and he followed that hit up with his first ever stolen base. 'Sophomore Slump Or Comeback Player Of The Year' by Fall Out Boy Julio took those tears from being hit by a pitch on the knuckles and put them on ice, burning an emphatic revenge stolen base right afterward. It was otherwise an 0-for-4 affair for Rodríguez, but this bold turn-around moment was fun, you know, while the game still was. 'For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic' by Paramore Taveras absolutely had his vindication with one heck of an offensive output today, and that throw to home gave him points on defense and then some. But also, this happened. All that talking himself up just to tear himself down. 'Terrible Things' by Mayday Parade Don't fall in love with a baseball game, because you will just be hurt. That is what the top of the tenth inning became. I could break down all of the minute details of the extra inning disaster fostered by Muñoz replacement Collin Snider, but it was Emo Night at the ballpark not mentally torture strangers on the internet night. I will mention that Snider immediately allow the zombie runner to advance to third on a wild pitch, at one point almost sailed a throw into center on a play that allowed runners to advance, and only got one out while allowing seven runs (five earned) on four hits and a walk. Bazardo came in eventually and got the remaining two outs, and Rivas scored Williamson in the bottom of the inning, but the damage was done and the inevitable happened. Advertisement More from
