In Case You Haven't Heard…

A growing body of research supports the notion that music and sounds can impact our mental and emotional well‐being. That's the premise of a new campaign by Cigna Healthcare in partnership with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a news release stated. The initiative centers on a digital album of therapeutic tracks, created by Cigna Healthcare, ranging from rainforest ambience and ocean waves to basketball sounds designed to trigger an autonomous sensory meridian response. To ensure each track in the Magic Sounds album delivers meaningful mental health benefits, Cigna Healthcare collaborated with clinical experts and music therapists to establish precise musical requirements for every composition. Drawing on peer‐reviewed research, the team selected elements such as tempo, frequency and instrumentation to target specific mental and emotional needs. For example, tracks designed to ease anxiety and sharpen focus feature slow, non‐lyrical instrumentals and gentle birdsongs, while those intended for stress relief and sleep incorporate ambient soundscapes, binaural beats and soothing nature sounds. All tracks are now streaming across platforms, and a single from the project, “Bounce,” is available now.