Music has an effect in four main domains: management of mood, stress, immunity and as an aid to social bonding.
This finding came from a large research study in the neurochemistry of music which found that music can improve the function of the body's immune system and reduce levels of stress.
It has also emerged that listening to music is better and more successful than prescription drugs in relieving patient anxiety before undergoing surgery as well as reducing anxiety in cancer patients
Results of the research showed that music increases an antibody that plays an important role in immunity of the mucous system, known as immunoglobulin A, as well as natural killer cell counts, the cells that attack germs and bacteria invading the body.
Moreover, listening to and playing music can also lower levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), according to prof Levitin and Dr. Mona Lisa Chanda.
Finally, a study from 2011 suggested that thrilling music is similar to food and sex - more pleasure and anticipation means more dopamine