The physiological benefits of singing, and music more generally, have long been explored. Music (0) making exercises the brain as well as the body, but singing is particularly beneficial for improving breathing, posture and muscle tension.
Listening to and (33)
in music has been shown to be effective in pain relief, too, probably due to the release of neurochemicals.
An example is β-endorphin, a natural painkiller responsible for the feeling of satisfaction that is (34)
after intense exercise.
There’s also some evidence to suggest that music can play a role in supporting a healthy immune system (35)
reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the immunoglobin A antibody.
Music has been used in different cultures throughout history in many (36)
rituals and is already used as a therapy in our own culture (for the relief of mental illness, breathing conditions and language impairment, for example).
Everyone can sing, however much we might protest, (37)
that it is one of the most accessible forms of music making, too. Song is a powerful therapy indeed.
Regular choir members report that learning new songs is cognitively stimulating and helps their memory. The satisfaction of performing together is likely to be associated (38)
activation of the brain’s reward system, which keeps people coming back for more.
Singing, (39)
if there is no audience, improves our sense of happiness and wellbeing. Research has found, for example, that people feel more positive after actively singing than they do after passively listening to music, or after chatting about positive life events.
Our improved mood is likely to be (40)
by changes in our sense of social closeness with others. This comes directly from the release of positive neurochemicals such as dopamine and serotonin. So, join a choir and start singing!
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