Last year's research done in Australia revealed that every fifth person sings in the shower, and some of them even believe that they have the talent for a serious music career! Most of them are probably wrong, but that certainly does not diminish the satisfaction they feel while singing their favorite song while taking a shower.
Believe it or not, there are real health benefits from performing this activity. In the following lines we will reveal some of them…
Singing in the shower lowers blood pressure
It has been scientifically proven that singing calms us, which can further affect the lowering of blood pressure. It also reduces the production of the hormone cortisol in our body, which is responsible for raising blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Singing in the shower strengthens immunity
Some scientists claim that singing also helps in the fight against the virus because it leads to an increase in the production of immunoglobulin A in our body. Immunoglobulin A is known to protect us from infections.
Singing in the shower reduces stress
A Swedish study showed that singing has a calming effect and can slow down the heart rate. In addition, singing helps reduce stress because it causes the secretion of oxytocin, the hormone responsible for raising our mood.
Singing in the shower helps you stay fit
When we sing, the muscles of our face and neck are very active, but they are not the only ones. Singing activates our intercostal muscles, but also many others that are not so stressed during daily activities. We must not forget the positive effect of singing on increasing the capacity of our lungs, which makes it easier for us to breathe.
