Article from the “‘Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong” blog page which cites a number of research articles on the benefits of music for different medical and health conditions. Included is a reference to an article which was published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, August 2009, citing the benefits of music listening for patients after open heart surgery. The research found increased levels of the hormone ‘oxytocin’, the ‘feel good’ hormone, and increased relaxation in patients following music listening a day after surgery. To access the article, go to: