12. Music Improves Recovery in Stroke Patients

Well, no shit. Why are researchers still researching this? This has been known for years. If our fucking failures of stroke associations had published a music stroke protocol we wouldn't be wasting time and money on stuff we already know. How behind the times are your doctor and hospital?
http://www.lifehack.org/317747/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-listening-music
“I know why the caged bird sings.” – Maya Angelou
Research at the University of Helsinki showed that stroke patients who listened to music they chose themselves for two hours a day had significantly improved recovery of cognitive function compared to those who listened to audio books or were given no listening material. Most of the music contained lyrics, which suggests that it’s the combination of music and voice that bolstered the patients’ auditory and verbal memory.
Stroke is the number 5 cause of death in the United States. If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, bring their favorite songs as soon as you can. Listening to them can significantly ramp up their recuperation.