Can singing relieve stress?

Singing can absolutely relieve stress for a few reasons.

1. When you sing you stimulate the vagus nerve (no - not THAT Vegas) that runs down the back of the sinus cavity and throat. When this nerve is stimulated it relaxes the body, naturally relieving the tension that stress can cause.

2. Singing is fun - and sometimes funny. When you participate in fun activities, your body releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals. This naturally improves your mood and helps to counteract the effects of the feel-bad stress chemicals circulating in your body.

3. If you can add some booty-shaking dance moves to your singing, you can further increase endorphins and elevate your heart rate. This exercise element helps to circulate the stress chemicals out of your body faster too. 

When stress sets in, sing it away! This works great for kids who are having tantrums or are upset too. All ages can benefit from a good singing session so belt it out even if you're a little (or a lot) off tune!

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