Singing provides numerous physical and psychological health benefits. It improves circulation and lung capacity, boosts immunity, releases endorphins that improve mood, and is a form of stress relief and exercise. Social singing in choirs and groups also allows people to connect and form social bonds in their community. The document encourages readers to start singing regularly to feel happier and healthier.

1. Get Singing and Get Healthy!
If you're feeling blue sing a happy song - it will lift your spirits! True. There
are proven physical and psychological health benefits associated with singing.
Here are some of them:
• Singing improves circulation and digestion.
• Singing is an aerobic exercise also increases oxygen levels in the blood.
• Singing expands lung capacity and when airflow is enhanced in the
respiratory tract, bacteria have less chance to flourish so this can
counter cold symptoms.
• Singing requires deep breathing so it is a stress-buster, lowering blood
pressure, and is good for the nervous system.
• Singing boosts immunity by producing proteins that function as anti-
bodies.
• Singing helps to tone muscles in the face and the stomach and posture
is improved.

2. • Singing triggers the release of feel-good endorphins which make a
person feel happier and more positive. Those endorphins are also
natural pain-killers, and natural anti-depressants. Happier people
often have fewer physical health problems.
• Singing is joyful and uplifting - giving us a natural high. Singing
together is an incredible adrenaline rush.
• Choirs and singing groups help people connect, make friends, and form
social bonds.
• Singing is good for society because people in choirs are often more
likely to be involved in their communities.
• And apart from anything else, singing is fun!
• Two of my favourite quotes about singing are 'He who sings frightens
away all his ills' (traditional); and 'The only thing better than singing is
more singing' (Ella Fitzgerald).
So why not get happy and healthy and start singing.
Operalicious ® produces singing workshops for
corporate team-building, client entertaining, and
office socials and our professional singers are ready
to help you find your inner singer!
Jane Peyton, founder of Operalicious ®
http://www.operalicious.com/