People who practice music therapy are finding it can help cancer patients,children with ADD, and others.

Keep reading to learn more about the powerful ways music can affect the body and mind.

This means music can have lasting benefits to your state of mind, even after youve stopped listening.

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Music therapists help with several other issues as well, including stress.

For more information onmusic therapy, visit theAmerican Music Therapy Association’s website.

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