The researchers from the Iowa State University in the US found that singing may reduce stress and symptoms of Parkinson s disease. According to the scientists the benefits of musical therapy were similar to taking medication. They measured the cortisol levels heart rate and blood pressure of 17 participants in a therapeutic singing group. Participants also reported feelings of anxiety sadness happiness and anger. Prior to and following a one-hour singing session the data was collected. According to the Hindustan Times report Elizabeth Stegemoller an assistant professor at Iowa State University reportedly said that they saw the improvement every week
