Concerts: An Investment in Your Health

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Picture a warm summer feeling, a toe-tapping rhythmic bliss. Where you move with the beat and the crowd as one, feeling the lights on your skin and the music in your bones. Where there is a sense of blending in and standing out, being both lost and found,  content you are where you belong.

You have just visualized the feeling a concert brings. Concert season has officially begun. Whether it’s a band you know and love, or you’re just tagging along with a friend, everyone has their reasons for seeking out these musical events. But did you know that they actually bring health benefits?

The first benefit is stress reduction. Studies have shown that attending a musical performance decreases the release of stress hormones such as cortisol. Along with that benefit comes pain relief. When you’re exhilarated by those concert feels, the brain releases endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that block pain.

Concerts involve great exercise as well. You’re getting a workout without even realizing it between walking, dancing, jumping up and down, and cheering or singing.

Concerts also provide a sense of community. Even if you go to a concert alone, you’re bound to meet people and get along with them more easily because you have some common ground. You and everyone around you are having the same experience, and you can relate to their positive feelings and share a sense that you belong. If you go with a friend or group of friends, you will have that experience together to bond, and reflect on later as a fond memory.

Additionally, concerts provide time to reflect on your life. You may recall memories of the band or song playing, such as the first time you heard it, or a time in your life when music may have helped you. The concert experience gives an opportunity to revisit feelings within yourself and think about where those emotions are at in the present. These feelings of growth and nostalgia can be therapeutic, creating a beneficial mental check-in.

I can’t think of any better reasons to attend a concert. It’s not only a social event full of great music, food, and friendly interactions, but also a benefit to your mental and physical health. It’s an investment in your well-being. I hope to see you all at some concerts this season!