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Music May Ease Arthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by the breakdown of protective tissue called cartilage in the joints. Scientists in Florida found just a 20-minute session once a day was enough for patients to report a two-thirds reduction in pain levels. I have previously posted a Japanese scientist who developed pictoral evidence of the benefit of prayer and music on pain and health.

BBC News November 28, 2003