Which decade is the best to listen to for reducing stress?
The survey asked 1,540 adult volunteers to undergo a series of mental stress tests, during which they listened to various playlists composed of several popular genres of music, including the ’60s “Golden Oldies,” ’70s rock anthems, ’90s R&B. as well as less mainstream styles, such as dubstep, jazz and modern classical.
However, the resulting research found that playlists that included beloved cheesy hits from the ’80s had the most pacifying effect on participants, with 96% of the group reporting a decrease in blood pressure while listening to the tunes; 36% also felt their heart rate drop.
