Attending a concert reduces glucocorticoids, progesterone and the cortisol/DHEA ratio

11 Apr 2016Daisy Fancourt, Aaron Williamon

This is the first preliminary evidence that attending a cultural music event can decrease cortisol levels.

Meta Analysis

2 effects

24 hours

117 subjects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Minor Protective Factor Music Selfcare	Minor decreased risk of Stress Brain system	Low evidence -25.0%
Minor Protective Factor Music Selfcare	Minor decreased risk of Cortisol Endocrine system	Moderate evidence -50.0%