Scientific Studies Say Singing Can Make You Mentally & Physically Healthier

Cancel your gym membership? Kiss your therapist goodbye? Could the key to great physical and mental health be regular visits to a piano bar?

Tom Barnes' recent article on Mic.com points out scientific research that says singing regularly can lead to a healthier, more productive life.

Barnes writes, "(S)inging stimulates the production of oxytocin, a chemical involved in happiness and bonding. Surveys of individuals who sing regularly report sustained high levels of emotional stability and well-being."

Among the physical benefits, "Studies have found that people who sing regularly exhibit increased levels of secretory immunoglobulin A, an antibody critical for the health of the respiratory and digestive tracts."

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