Silence Is Golden

Go ahead, turn up the smooth jazz -- but hit the pause button once in a while, too.

Music can significantly impact your blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates, as well as your soul. Not surprisingly, music with a fast beat excites, while slow rhythms soothe. But nothing is as relaxing as silence. Researchers found that even after listening to the mellowest music, a pause from the surrounding sound produced the most relaxation, even more than 5 minutes of quiet meditation.RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.

Originally published on 07/01/2006.

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