Music has incredible effects on the brain and body! Since the beginning of time, music has existed. It can affect how a person thinks and behaves, as well as social interactions. Adolescents are more susceptible to this (Revatto 1). Music can be used in therapy to help people with depression and can also be a more natural way to heal the body (“Like music...” 1). In some cases, songs and melodies can help or worsen diseases. Music is a powerful thing and can affect your brain and many other things in your body in numerous ways. Music can relieve some medical problems. Parkinson's can be improved with certain musical rhythms. By listening and following regular rhythmic patterns, people can overcome the effects of Parkinson's (Sacks 1). Tourettes can also be made better or worse by performing or listening to songs, depending on the type. Migraines and headaches can be influenced by music; once again, better or worse. Relaxing songs or other types of songs can help with heart problems. “A review of 23 studies involving over 1,500 patients found that listening to music ...