Joyful music and relaxing with the knowledge that your blood vessels are expanding wide open and the blood flowing freely can be quite healthier for your heart.

Dr. Michael Miller, who authored the study, says: “Often listening to music makes you feel good as well as it’s a good preventive measure for your heart health. The good thing about it is that it doesn’t have any downside as it’s simple, economic and make your heart healthy”

Dr. Carl Lavie, who is medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention director of the Stress Testing laboratory, says: “It’s a short-term study, but it suggests that laughter and listening to relaxing music can prove heart-healthy. However, the question is whether regular performance of this or similar activity has long-term benefits on the cardiovascular system.”

The study has been presented at the American Heart Association’s annual scientific sessions, in New Orleans. While presenting the study, Miller said: A lot of people look for heart health by avoiding negative risk factors that require to be overcome.”

There are also many other studies which suggest that music affect blood pressure and heart rate. Similarly, prayer also seems to improve cardiac performance. Previously, Miller and team have found that laughter improved vascular health.