Music may be as effective as some preoperative medications that calm nerves

Music has a powerful influence on our mood, health, and even daily decisions. Research has shown that listening to a little classical or upbeat pop music in the morning can reduce grogginess. Restaurant music volume influences healthy choices while ordering and music can also ease anxiety.  Now, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have put the calming effect of music to the test in a new study. The researchers wanted to find out if listening to a relaxing song had the same soothing effect as medication often …