SINGING BENEFITS OF YOUR HEALTH - LEARNTOREACH
What are the benefits of singing?
1. Relieves stress:
A 2017 study measured the amount of cortisol, the stress hormone, in participant’s saliva before and after they sang.Researchers in that study found that the amount of cortisol was lower after singing, an indication that people felt more relaxed after they’d belted out a tune.
2. Stimulates the immune response:
3. Increases pain threshold:
4. May improve snoring:
The researchers found that significantly fewer choir members snored. This led them to recommend regular singing as a potential treatment for snoring.Studies have also shown that people who play wind instruments also snore less than the general population.
5. Improves lung function:
However, the singers found they remembered more than just the lyrics. For some, singing familiar songs suddenly brought back life memories they’d forgotten, too.Researchers found that singing songs learned at a younger age caused a spontaneous return of autobiographical details for many people.
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