DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU HEALS YOUR PAIN Source: McGill University Canadian researchers find that music that elicits goosebumps or intense feelings and reactions in an individual can lower their pain. Here's what we know: McGill University scientists say our favorite tunes can have a painkilling effect Beloved music approximates the pain reduction at 1-point on a 10-point scale That's about the same amount of pain relief as most over-the-counter pain medications deliver Moving music that is particularly impactful on the individual has an even stronger effect than 1-point in 10-points The study was done on 63 participants using a probe to heat an area of the arm While listening to various music tracks, participants rated pain Results: music eliciting more chills and of great meaning and impact to the individual produ