There's a reason why singing talent shows are so popular on TV. We take a closer look at the emotional, mental and social benefits of singing
Glance at today's TV guides and you'll see they're jam-packed with singing-based entertainment - The X-Factor, The Voice and Glee being just three hugely popular examples. It all goes to show that while these days we're less likely to stand around the piano for an old-fashioned Sound of Music-style family sing-along, people do still really enjoy singing ' even if it's only in the shower or the car.
No matter how you choose to do it, there's evidence that any singing in your life is a good thing. Though you're probably not consciously aware of it when you're belting out Bohemian Rhapsody into your hair dryer, singing delivers a host of physical and emotional benefits including increased heart rate and improved breathing, lung capacity, posture and mood. And while singing alone is good, singing with others can be even better.