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Music Soothes Savage Motion Sickness, Experiment Shows

A study published on September 3, 2025, led by a research team at Southwest University in China, found that listening to cheerful and gentle music can greatly alleviate motion sickness symptoms during simulated driving.
The researchers employed a precisely adjusted driving simulator to trigger motion sickness in 30 individuals who were then exposed to four types of music as well as a natural recovery condition.
Results showed joyful and soft music cut symptoms by about 57%, passionate music by 48%, while sad music worsened symptoms compared to resting quietly.
Yue highlighted that music offers a noninvasive and affordable way to help ease motion sickness, suggesting that individuals experiencing symptoms while traveling may find relief by playing upbeat or soothing tunes.
The findings suggest music could aid motion sickness across travel modes, but researchers emphasize the need for larger, real-world studies to validate these results.

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