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Joyful Music Cuts Motion Sickness by Over 57%

9/8/2025

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A Chinese study found joyful music reduces motion sickness symptoms by 57.3%.
Soft music follows closely, with a 56.7% reduction; sad music is less effective.
Researchers tested 30 participants in a driving simulator, monitoring brain activity with EEG caps.
Music may relieve tension and aid recovery from motion sickness.
Larger studies are needed to validate these findings.

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Story summary

A Chinese study found joyful music reduces motion sickness symptoms by 57.3%.
Soft music follows closely, with a 56.7% reduction; sad music is less effective.
Researchers tested 30 participants in a driving simulator, monitoring brain activity with EEG caps.
Music may relieve tension and aid recovery from motion sickness.
Larger studies are needed to validate these findings.