This section features links to news items and information pages about the benefits of singing and choir membership, with particular reference to health and wellbeing. Some of these articles contain useful facts and figures that you might find helpful when proposing a new project or applying for funding. Several also include links to further articles or research reports.
11 surprising health benefits of singing
Source: TakeLessons
Choir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker
Source: The Conversation
Source: Time
Belting out music is great for your health, and here’s why
Source: Good Housekeeping
Source: Sing Ireland
Why an hour of song can help with hearing
Source: iNews
Music as medicine: evidencing the benefits of live music
Source: Live Music Now
Study sings the praises of choir membership for lonely older adults
Source: CNN Staying Well
Workplace choirs can help guard against stress and isolation
Source: British Psychological Society News
Community singing ‘improves mental health and helps recovery’
Source: BBC News
Singing ‘speeds up’ recovery from post-natal depression
Source: BBC News
Source: Heart Matters (British Heart Foundation)
Source: British Medical Journal
5 reasons why music boosts brain activity
Source: alzheimers.net Blog
Source: Age UK
Music plays a leading role in new health products for Alzheimer’s and dementia
Source: Billboard Business
Doctors supported to prescribe arts through new £4.5m scheme
Source: Arts Professional
Why Leisure-time Music Making Matters
Source: Making Music