Physiological aspects of music and longevity

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the results of studies on the effect of music on the function of various physiological systems of the body, including the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, also on the effect of Mozart’s music and the later mature Baroque music. Particular attention is paid to information on the influence of different kinds of music (classical, jazz, rock), of the nature and of the degree of musical activity (listeners, amateurs and professional performers) on cognitive and behavioral function, on health statement, life expectancy and longevity. Structural acoustical attributes of music, that are defined it treatment effect, are described with the comparison of aspects of rock music and of classical music. Article also is considering the prospects for using of music in the treatment and prevention of age-associated diseases.