How Your Heart Mimics the Music You’re Listening To: The Science Behind the Harmony of Heartbeats and Soundtracks
Music has a profound ability to affect our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. But did you know that the tempo and intensity of the music you listen to can also impact your heart rate and breathing patterns? Researchers have found that your heart can, in a sense, “mimic” the music, syncing its rhythm to match the tempo of a song. In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating science behind this phenomenon and explain how music affects our autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating involuntary functions like heart rate and breathing. (more…)















