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This Simple Music Trick Could Reduce Motion Sickness by More Than 50%, According to a New Study—and It’s Easy to Try

Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips·Stacey Leasca·2 days ago
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For most people, the idea of getting on a plane, train, bus, boat, or car to head off for an adventure sounds absolutely dreamy. However, for the one in three people who are considered “ highly susceptible “ to motion sickness , that journey can be a nightmare. But don’t give up on that trip just yet, because according to a new study, there’s one kind of music that could cure motion sickness for good.

In September, researchers from China’s Henan Institute of Science and Technology published the findings of their study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , looking into music’s effect on motion sickness and which types of music may help the most.

To reach its conclusion, the team collected electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which measures the brain’s electrical activity, from 30 participants who took part in a simulated driving experience .…

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