USANA CEO Urges Celebrating International Music Day with Music
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- USANA Health Sciences, a global health and wellness company based in Salt Lake City, is encouraging people to celebrate International Music Day on October 1 by embracing the power of music to reduce stress, lift spirits, and connect people across cultures.
Kevin Guest, the Chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, shares his personal passion for music and its transformative effects on the soul. His parents, recognizing his love for music, bought a piano before they could afford a car, and Guest grew up singing, playing instruments, and dreaming of performing on stage.
Guest believes that music can meet people where they are emotionally, help them reset, and bring people together, even when they come from different backgrounds or speak different languages. "Music is medicine for the soul," he said.
Research supports Guest's conviction. A review of 47 studies involving 2,747 people found that music therapy can significantly reduce physical and emotional stress. Additionally, research suggests that listening to music can calm the body and help people manage difficult emotions. Furthermore, music can strengthen human connection, as listening, singing, and making music together can encourage shared emotion, coordination, and a stronger sense of belonging.
To celebrate International Music Day, Guest offers three simple ways to engage with music:
1. Listen Beyond Your Usual Playlist: Choose a genre, artist, or musical tradition from another culture and give it your full attention. Learn something about the people and history behind it. 2. Experience Music with Other People: Attend a local concert, school performance, community event, or open-mic night. Live music creates a shared experience that a solo playlist cannot fully duplicate. 3. Share a Song That Matters to You: Send a favorite tune to a friend or family member and share why it matters. Ask them to send one back. A simple exchange can start a meaningful conversation and introduce both of you to something new.
Guest emphasizes that you don't need to be a professional musician to feel music's power.
USANA Health Sciences, founded over 30 years ago, has provided nutrition and lifestyle products for more than three decades. Its portfolio includes award-winning supplements, Celavive® skincare, and healthy living products. USANA products are used by athletes, Olympians, and health-conscious consumers in more than 25 markets worldwide.