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Editor's note
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In the last few weeks of 2019, there will be plenty of things to worry about. Whether it’s the result of a general election or the seasonal stresses of Christmas shopping, there are many aspects of modern life which can make us feel anxious.
One easy way to combat anxiety involves finding a few moments to listen to that most accessible of art forms – music. Specifically, research suggests, music which is gentle of pace and simple in melody.
With that in mind, music therapist Elizabeth Coombes has compiled a short playlist of tunes to provide calming sounds in a fast moving world. Something to plug into while politicians wrangle and Christmas ‘classics’ blare through shopping centre speakers.
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Luke Salkeld
Commissioning Editor
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Top stories
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Elizabeth Coombes, University of South Wales
Soothing tunes for anxious times.
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