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  "textContent": "BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When anxiety starts creeping in, many people instinctively reach for music. A calming playlist, a pair of headphones, and a few quiet minutes can make a noticeable difference. Science increasingly backs up that instinct, with new research suggesting that the length of time you listen may matter as much […]\n\nThe post Why 24 minutes of music may help reduce anxiety, according to research first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.",
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