How to live longer: A popular skill can improve immune function and feeling of wellbeing
Postdoctoral researcher, Jacques Launay – based at the prestigious University of Oxford – highlighted how one popular skill could extend longevity. Choir singing is said to be “beneficial in a number of different ways”. For instance, singing has long been believed to create a strong sense of well-being.
“There’s also some evidence to suggest that music can play a role in sustaining a healthy immune system,” added Launay.
Singing is thought to reduce the stress hormone cortisol and boost the immunoglobulin A antibody.
Learning new songs to sing also helps to stimulate cognition, aiding the memory cells.
“It has been shown that singing can help those suffering from dementia, too,” added Launay.
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