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| Most people don’t know this about me, but singing is one of my biggest hobbies! I took private lessons in middle school and sang in multiple choruses during high school and college. Now that I’m out of school, I’m part of a community chorus. But singing isn’t just a fun hobby — it can have some big benefits for your health. And you don’t have to be a chorus kid like me to reap those rewards! |
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Sing it out,
Sarah Choi
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Sarah Choi
April 17, 2026 • 3 min read |
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| 10 ways singing benefits your health |
| In my sophomore year of high school, my math teacher would make students stand in front of the class so she could sing “Happy Birthday” to you on your special day. As much as I hate to admit it, she was shrill and off-key, but she would proudly proclaim that she was one of the best singers out there. To this day, I don’t know if she was serious or just pulling our legs. |
| The point is that singing can benefit anyone’s health, regardless of skill level. The following perks are just some of the ways it can boost your health: |
| 🧘 Stress relief: Several small studies have found that singing and chanting in a group can lower cortisol levels. However, this may only be true if you are in a relaxing environment, as high stress settings — like concerts and performances — may briefly increase stress. |
| 💥 Increased pain threshold: When you sing, your body releases endorphins, which can affect your perception of pain. Singing may prolong the amount of time it takes for you to initially notice pain and increase your tolerance to it once you do. |
| 😴 Decreased snoring: Those who sing or play an instrument are less likely to have obstructive sleep apnea than those who don’t. However, more research is needed. |
| 🫁 Better lung function: Singing requires deep, controlled breathing, which can strengthen your respiratory muscles. |
| 🧠 Enhanced memory: Choral singing may improve episodic memory in older adults. It may also reduce the risk of dementia and preserve select memories in individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. |
| And those are just half of the benefits! There are many more. |
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| 🎤 Over to you: What’s your go-to karaoke song? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com to chime in. |
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| All about that bass |
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| Apple AirPods Pro |
| Yes, these Apple earbuds are a pretty penny, but don’t let the price tag scare you off completely. They’re the best earbuds I’ve ever had, and, in my opinion, worth the cost. While other headphones have started to have issues after just a few months, these have survived daily use — and the noise cancellation is bar none. They’re amazing for when you want to jam out without letting the world in, whether you’re getting in a high intensity workout or doing chores around the house. |
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| Until next time, |
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Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
you again soon! |
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