The team from Spiritual Care and Support at North Shore highlights some of the benefits music has on health as well. It's heart healthy. Research has shown that blood flow more easily when music is played. It can also reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, decreased cholesterol level, and increase serotonin and endorphin levels in the blood. It alleviates moods. Music can boost the brain's production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps relieve feeling of anxiety and depression