Music can influence blood pressure, increasing or decreasing the systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower) pressure based on the tempo and volume of the song and other factors. Slower, softer music tends to lower blood pressure by inducing calm.

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How Are Music and Blood Pressure Linked?

While music alone is unlikely to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), it can be a beneficial part of the treatment plan,

Music's relationship to blood pressure is complex and interactive. On the one hand, music can influence a person's moods, while on the other, moods can influence not only blood pressure but also the heart and respiration rate.

By altering moods and how we feel, music activates the autonomic nervous system , which regulates involuntary functions like bl

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