Doctor's offices are known for playing music such as jazz, classical, or easy listening tunes in the background to help patients relax. But it seems for the doctors in the UK the benefits of offering their patients a little musical relaxation has to come with a cost.  Any business establishment that plays music in the background is required to pay a license to do so. And in the UK the Performing Rights Society is making sure that the Doctors do just that.  Apparently the PRS is only requiring doctors to pay for music that is played in the waiting room and not in the actual rooms or therapy sessions.

 
Whew! That is good because I would hate to get sick in the UK and only have the sound of beep beep beep to calm my nerves.

Canned Heat - Jamiroquai

Destination Stimulation Station 

This uptempo groove is sure to roll that slow and sluggish feeling into a great ball of energy.  Just ask Napoleon Dynamite.  See his transformation here!

Listen and purchase "Canned Heat" at these outlets.

The idea of using music to heal has been around since the beginning of time. But according to the American Music Therapy Association it wasn't until after World War I and II did people start to really acknowledge its benefits.

During those times musicians would play for the veterans in the hospitals.  Doctors began to notice the positive effects the music had on their patients and began hiring musicians to come and play for the veterans on a regular basis.  From there on the demand started to grow and in 1944 Michigan State University created the first music therapy degree program.

 
For more information on the Music Therapy Association visit www.musictherapy.org

A new study came out in the August Edition of Pediatrics showing the correlation between sexual lyrics and sexual activity among teens. The study concluded that 51% of teens between the ages of 12 - 17 who listen to sexual lyrics were likely to engage in sexual activity with in 2 years of being exposed to sexual lyrics.

So based on these number is it safe to say that sexual lyrics have a direct impact on sexual activity? Well, we are not sure about that because there are so many other factors out there that can convince a teenage boy or girl to engage in sexual activity.

What we do know is that music is a powerful tool and can be used to influence many.  What is your take?

Review the study for yourself here

Here are some more articles on the topic:

Sexually degrading music may encourage teen sex

Sexy music tastes may be symptom

Degrading lyrics lead to early sex, study says

Health: Television And Music Effects On Teens

Hilton Hotels and Hotel Technologies have teamed up to help Hilton’s guest create their own soundscape. Hotel Technologies has created clock radios that are mp3 compatible. Now you can create your own soundscape to help you relax after that long drive or bumpy flight. Hotel Technologies has also created sound therapy lamps that include nature sounds and mp3/CD compatibility.

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