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Stiffness and wave reflections by the aorta are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Listening to music was found to decrease both aortic stiffness and wave reflections.

Comment: Both popular and classical music had a positive effect during listening, however, classical music appeared to have a positive effect that persisted after listening stopped.



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