India, May 17 -- From gym workouts to techniques such as nada yoga - music is an integral part of many fitness regimens. Besides keeping its fans entertained, music also has therapeutic properties, which makes it an effective way to keep heart rate and blood pressure in check. In fact, a 2023 study published by the National Library of Medicine, which is considered the world's largest biomedical library, suggested that "music therapy can effectively control blood pressure and heart rate, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep quality in hypertensive patients". On World Hypertension Day today (May 17), experts share how listening to music or music therapy can help keep your blood pressure in check:

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