Singing brings joy to many and anyone who loves to sing will tell you how good it makes them feel.
Health benefits include:
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A natural anti-depressant
Singing can have some of the same effects as exercise, like the release of endorphins, which give the singer an overall 'lifted' feeling and are associated with stress reduction.
- Develops the lungs and gives you better posture When you sing, you naturally sit or stand up straighter to get a better sound. Singing also improves your lung capacity and helps you to breathe a little easier.
- Lowers stress levels Making music in any form is relaxing. Singing releases stored muscle tension and decreases the levels of a stress hormone called cortisol in your blood stream.
- Improves mental alertness Improved blood circulation and an oxygenated blood stream allow more oxygen to reach the brain. This improves mental alertness and concentration, and memory.
- Widens your Social circle Singing in a choir or singing in any sort of group environment with other people can be a fun, bonding activity. It gives you an opportunity to share an experience with a group of people.
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Singing improves your memory
Singing requires you to use your memory and is an excellent way to keep your brain functioning well as you age.
- Lowers your blood pressure There have been several case studies that have revealed that singing can decrease blood pressure due to its calming and relaxing effect.
- Can boost your immunity Because singing can lower your blood pressure, cause you to have lower cortisol levels, and decrease your stress and anxiety, it will certainly have a positive effect on your immune system.
"He who sings frightens away his ills." - Miguel de Cervantes