The Guardian: Surgeons who listen to music more relaxed, better at their job

Release Date: September 26, 2011 This content is archived.

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An article in England's The Guardian reports on a new study that found that surgeons who listen to music while they work are more relaxed and better at their jobs, and cites an earlier UB psychology study that found that listening to music, especially music of a surgeon's own choosing, led to decreased stress and increased performance.

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