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updated 1/26/2012 12:07:36 PM ET 2012-01-26T17:07:36

Ever wondered why certain music can help or hurt your mood? The book, "Your Playlist Can Change Your Life," will answer all your questions. Written by Galina Mindlin, MD, PHD, Joeseph Cardillo, PHD, Don Douroussea, MBA, this book shares 10 proven ways your favorite music can revolutionize your health, memory, organization, alertness and more.

During an earlier chat, Kathie Lee and Hoda referenced songs and explained how those particular ones would impact your mood, as well as the best tasks to do while listening to some of them. Here are some of the ones they talked about:

  • "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra: Will calm you down
  • "Taking Care of Business" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Best to do housework to
  • "Thunder Road" by Bruce Springsteen: Will make you feel happy

All in all, this book is a useful tool that will explain the many ways to choose a playlist, how to use your playlists to perform at your optimal best, relieve stress, anxiety, and improve your mood. Click here for more information.

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