Get Your Groove On with American Idol: Why Singing is Good for You
It seems like there’s been a flurry of television “finales” over the past month or so, and
American Idol is no exception. The singing competition’s final show was the culmination of almost five full months of selection, narrowing, and choosing the best singers in America (or at least what the judges and voters deemed to be the “best”). This reality TV phenomenon seems to have captured the hearts of millions. But could there be something more to it than simply rooting on your favorite?
Whether or not you tune into shows such as
American Idol or
America’s Got Talent, it’s no doubt become a popular trend on the reality TV circuit. And there may actually be something more to it than all the Hollywood hype. Singing, even bad singing, has been proven to be a healthy habit to have . . . in a number of ways.
The Health Benefits of SingingFor instance, studies have linked singing with a lower heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and reduced stress.
A 3-year study conducted by the Levine School of Music in Washington, D.C. showed that seniors who sing in a chorus showed significant health improvements, including:
- 30 fewer doctor visits
- Fewer eyesight problems
- Less incidence of depression
- Less need for medication
- Fewer falls and other injuries
Another study conducted at the University of Frankfurt in Germany, found that people who sing had higher levels of immunoglobulin A and cortisol (indicators of enhanced immunity) after they sang Mozart's "Requiem" than...
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