A study reveals that two hours of silence a day profoundly benefit this vital organ

Silence is an element so avoided by some and sought after by others. The truth is that if you live in one of the big cities, in a home with a large family or in a job that requires large machinery, being able to find silence is almost mission impossible. The journal Brain Structure and Function believes that our health would benefit if we had two hours a day.

For now, this experiment has only been demonstrated in mice, but it is already considered an important step for the future. The research consisted of the following: the mice were played sounds, such as Mozart music, on repeated occasions. Then, the same was done with white noise. Finally, they were left completely silent.

According to this study, all the sounds to which the mouse was exposed caused its brain to become active. However, only silence managed to keep it active for a prolonged period of time, increasing these effects in the mouse. In fact, the researchers claim that these moments of silence helped to increase the production of new nerve cells.

Listening to classical music, sun exposure and breathing practices: benefits for the human body

Not only can being silent be an advantage for our body, but there are many studies that mention other beneficial ways to activate our body. Most warn that incorporating these practices into our routine can have a very positive impact on health.

Some research suggests that classical music can lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, helping to calm the mind and body. On the other hand, exposing our body to the sun helps us produce vitamin D, which is vital for bone health and the immune system. Finally, deep breathing exercises induce our body into a state of maximum relaxation.