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Why singing is surprisingly good for your health 为什么唱歌对你的健康有意想不到的益处
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Why singing is surprisingly good for your health
为什么唱歌对你的健康有意想不到的益处
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A pitch perfect voice might not be something that we all possess. But singing has surprising health benefits that could help many of us.
完美的嗓音不是人人都有。但唱歌确实对健康有意想不到的益处，这些益处对我们中的许多人都有帮助。
The vocal practice can improve your heart rate and blood pressure.
声乐练习能改善你的心率和血压。
（Source: BMJ Open Respiratory Research）
One study found that singing and vocal exercises were comparable to walking at a moderate pace on a treadmill for the heart and lungs.
（信息来源：《BMJ 呼吸疾病研究开放获取期刊》）
一项研究发现，唱歌和声乐练习对心脏和肺部的益处相当于在跑步机上以中等速度行走。
Singing in groups or choirs has even been found to boost our immune function.
研究还发现，和他人一起唱歌或参加合唱团，甚至可以增强我们的免疫功能。
It's also thought to enhance the brain's neuroplasticity, meaning it can rewire itself and create new connections. This has been used to help stroke survivors recover their speech.
此外，还有研究认为唱歌能增强大脑的神经可塑性，也就是说，大脑可以重新 “布线”，形成新的神经连接。唱歌的这个功效已经被用来帮助中风患者恢复语言能力。
Using our vocal chords can also help boost our mental health. The controlled exhalation involved in singing releases endorphins associated with pleasure, wellbeing and the suppression of pain.
使用声带还有助于促进我们的心理健康。唱歌时有控制地呼气会释放出内啡肽，它和愉悦感、幸福感和疼痛抑制密切相关。
重点词汇及表达
pitch perfect 绝对音准
vocal exercises 发声练习
comparable to 与…相当
neuroplasticity 神经可塑性
suppression of pain 疼痛抑制