It should be noted straight from the outset that studies show basically any artistic pursuit, no matter how bad at it you are, will help you get in the zone, disconnect from your worries, and reduce stress. So why is singing special?
Firstly, it’s often social. We sing with others in a garage band, church choir, or local chorus. Singing produces a massive hit of endorphins, and that makes you feel very bonded to the people with whom you’re doing it,” University of Oxford evolutionary psychologist’s Robin Dunbar has explained.
But singing isn’t just a form of emotional glue that helps bond us to others. Solo singing offers plenty of unique benefits too.
“Singing is increasingly being used to help improve respiratory health for a wide range of health conditions, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, asthma and cancer. Because singing provides such a great workout for the respiratory system, it is even being used to help people suffering from long COVID,” she points out.
I – Word Understanding
In the zone – being happy and excited because you’re doing something skillfully and easily
Endorphins – hormones that relieves pain and creates a general feeling of well-being
II – Have Your Say
1, Which artistic pursuits have you tried or want to try?
2, Did you know? Out of laziness, karaoke was invented by Daisuke Inoue in 1971.
Do you like going to karaoke? What are the other times you sing or play music?
3, If you were to make a playlist of songs you would sing at the karaoke (or while taking a shower), what songs would be included?
4, What do you think of singing being helpful in improving respiratory health?
875 Want to Be Healthier and Happier? Science Offers an Unexpected Suggestion: Try Singing
