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New research suggests your weekend house music habit might be doing more than lighting up the dancefloor – it could be turning back the clock.
Scientists from University College London and University of the Republic have found that regularly listening to music in the 120–130 BPM range may slow aging by as much as six years.
By analysing brain scans and genetic data from over 35,000 people, researchers discovered that these steady rhythms not only improve brain function but also reduce cortisol (the stress hormone tied to aging) by up to 20%.What is even more intriguing is that house heads showed neural signatures and heart rate regulation on par with much younger adults – both strong markers of longevity.
This is a promising headline for electronic music fans everywhere, though it doesn’t quite excuse the other less glamorous side effects of nightlife (read: sleep deprivation). Still, as far as anti-aging routines go, few are as joyful — or sweat-drenched — as losing yourself on the dancefloor.
