We've all been a victim of this before-belting out our favorite songs in the car. Whether it's to make the commute to work a little less tiring or kicking off a road trip with a karaoke session, it should be a part of your driving routine. Aside from pure entertainment, did you know that there are health benefits to singing in the car? Here are the reasons why we encourage you to sing along to your tunes every time you get behind the wheel:
Singing is Excellent for Cardiovascular and Lung Health
When singing, you engage your throat, lungs, diaphragm, and abdomen. Singing is considered a therapeutic activity for individuals with asthma or bronchitis. You are essentially improving your cardiovascular health while having fun with your vocals. Singing often also helps you develop better breathing control and means you habitually take deeper, slower breaths. It can be good for anxiety as well as your general mental health.
Singing Boosts Your Immune System
Singing not only improves your mental, heart, and lung health, but it can also decrease the chances of you getting sick. Research has shown that listening to music can lower cortisol levels and increase immunoglobulin in saliva. In other words, music is a spectacular way your body can increase the ability to attack illnesses.
Singing Stimulates Your Brain
When you burst into song, your brain discharges chemicals that give you a natural high. These include various neurotransmitters such as oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. If you sing along to a song with especially positive associations or memories for you, then the effect is intensified. In other words, singing to music can make you very HAPPY.
Singing Reduces Boredom in Heavy Traffic or Long Car Rides
Traffic jams and long, boring car rides can bring out many negative emotions such as road rage. An excellent solution to rid your frustrations and boredom is to turn up the volume and start singing. Singing songs you like also makes time fly by, which is especially needed in traffic jams or on road trips.
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