The answer may surprise you.
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| Most people don’t know this about me, but singing is one of my biggest hobbies! I took private lessons in middle school and sang in multiple choruses during high school and college. Now that I’m out of school, I’m part of a community chorus. But singing isn’t just a fun hobby — it can have some big benefits for your health. And you don’t have to be a chorus kid like me to reap those rewards!
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Sing it out,
Sarah Choi
Newsletter Editor, Healthline
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Written by Sarah Choi
April 17, 2026 • 3 min read |
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| 10 ways singing benefits your health
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| In my sophomore year of high school, my math teacher would make students stand in front of the class so she could sing “Happy Birthday” to you on your special day. As much as I hate to admit it, she was shrill and off-key, but she would proudly proclaim that she was one of the best singers out there. To this day, I don’t know if she was serious or just pulling our legs.
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| The point is that singing can benefit anyone’s health, regardless of skill level. The following perks are just some of the ways it can boost your health:
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