Some people have trouble sleeping at night. Listening to music may help them sleep, but what kind of music helps them fall asleep? Bright and upbeat, calm and soothing, or sad and melancholy?
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Why does music help us sleep?
Music has the power to change your mood, relax your muscles, slow your heart rate & breathing, and much more. Depending on the type of music, your body reacts differently. For example, listening to soothing music can help do most of the above.
The Changes Your Body Undergoes When Sleeping
- Slow your breathing & heart rate
- Relax muscles
- Lower blood pressure
What music helps us sleep better?
- Ocean Sounds
- A song you’re familiar with
- Slower/calming tunes
- Classical Music/Piano
Is sleeping with earbuds or headphones bad?
| Pros | Cons |
| Sleep better, longer, faster | Hearing Loss/Built-up earwax |
| Relaxation, especially 60-80 BPM (beats per minute) | Strangulation – sleeping with a chord near your head is not good, but chances of this happening are low |
| Triggers feel-good chemicals | Skin Necrosis |
Other Alternatives
- Radio
- Special Headphones
- Pillow Speakers
Conclusion
If you need music to sleep, I would listen to it at a low volume to prevent hearing damage. Only listen to music if strictly necessary, or you can use other alternatives that don’t cause as much hearing damage.
So, if you have problems sleeping, there are some recommended videos down below.
– Julia Li
Oclef Student – Power of Music
Sources Cited
Cuddihy, Madeline. Is Falling Asleep to Music Bad for Your Health, 5 February 2018
Is Falling Asleep to Music Bad for Your Health?
Newsom, Rob. Music and Sleep, SleepFoundation.org, A OneCare Media Company, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Anis Rehman, Accessed October 2020
Music and Sleep: Can Music Help You Sleep Better?
Recommended Sleep Music
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Relaxing music can:
Slow breathing
Lower heart rate
Lower blood pressure
Quiet the nervous system
Ease muscle tension
Reduce stress and anxiety
Trigger the release of sleep-friendly hormones, including serotonin and oxytocin
Reduce sleep-stifling hormones like cortisol
Music can also stimulate the mind and the body. Energizing, upbeat music can:
Elevate heart rate
Promote physical stamina and endurance
Activate areas of the brain responsible for physical coordination, mental focus and attention, and creativity
Trigger the release of hormones, including dopamine and adrenaline, that boost alertness
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