Music is capable of a number of health benefits including lowering stress levels, raising states of consciousness, changing moods, accessing different states of mind, developing the brain and is useful in meditation. There isn’t a single human culture that has lived without music. For example, native Africans and Americans both used music in the form of chanting for their rituals and healing ceremonies. In Greece, music was used to ease stress, soothe pain and help with sleeping patterns. Many have said music heals the soul, and it appears that they were right. Research has shown that listening to music in old age can help keep the brain healthy. Since listening to music is like exercising the brain, one can expect the benefits of better memory and mental sharpness as they age. Even people who have some form of brain damage can regain partial or full access to memories by listening to. Choose the sentence which summarizes above paragraph best: A. Listening to music has been traditionally used for its healing effects. B. Listening to music is beneficial for general well-being and health of the brain. C. Listening to music is beneficial in old age. D. Listening to music lowers stress.