The Health Benefits of Group Singing: Growing Research.
Singing with others in a choir has been linked to reduced stress hormones and increased cytokines, proteins that can boost the body’s ability to fight serious illness, according to the “Sing With Us” study. Other studies have found a connection between singing generally with lessened anxiety, stimulated memory for those with dementia, increased lung capacity and an easing of postpartum depression. Singing groups such as choirs promote social bonding, which contributes to a sense of belonging and joy. Singing has numerous health benefits for older adults, too: fewer falls, doctor visits and prescription drugs, better social connections and better cognitive function.