User:Kenna.quattro/Music psychology

Edits I plan to make:
- I like the history section, I don't plan to change anything about that. DONE

- I want to add a section about volume and how it impacts psychological functioning. DONE

- I plan on adding to the "Applied research areas" section (music in stores)

- I want to add a psychological benefits section DONE

Dynamics
Dynamics in music refers to the volume of the music, or how loud the music is. 25% of American adults have some form of hearing loss from exposure to loud noise excessively. Loud volume can cause hearing loss that can occur with one singular loud noise, or consistently listening to loud noises. High sound levels can damage the hairs in the inner ear that receive sound, which can cause permanent hearing loss.

Music at a lower volume can reduce anxiety and blood pressure while improving mood, alertness, and memory. Listening to music at a moderate volume can maximize the benefits of listening to music. This happens because you receive all of the positive benefits of listening to music, without the risk of permanently damaging the delicate aspects of the ear.

Physical benefits

 * 1) Works the lungs, tones up the intercostals and diaphragm
 * 2) Improves sleep
 * 3) Benefits cardio function by improving aerobic capacity
 * 4) Relaxes overall muscle tension
 * 5) Improves posture
 * 6) Opens up sinuses and respiratory tubes
 * 7) With training, it could help decrease snoring
 * 8) Boosts immune system
 * 9) Helps patients manage pain
 * 10) Helps improve physical balance in people affected by illnesses such as Parkinson's disease

Psychological benefits

 * 1) Reduces cortisol and stress
 * 2) Reduces blood pressure
 * 3) Releases endorphins
 * 4) Improves mood through release of dopamine and serotonin
 * 5) Eases anxiety of upcoming challenges