Sad songs help people deal with grief more effectively than listening to happy music.

Academics discovered listening to the likes of Adele, Radiohead and Muse can help people come to terms with the loss of a loved one better than more upbeat bands.De Montfort University boffins reckon putting on more depressing music evokes sad emotions which can ultimately lead to feelings of consolation. Dr Annemieke Van den Tol led two separate studies, involving around 450 people, looking at listening habits of those going through a range of emotional circumstances.
The team found that people tended to turn to more lamentful tracks during a time of crisis -which helped them move on sooner.
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