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Written by: Cody Denning

Hello everyone, we dove in to some recent research and what we found was incredible.
New studies are proving that singing actually boosts your immune system in ways that normal exercise like running doesn’t.

Here’s the deal: when you sing, your body pumps out significantly higher levels of immunoglobulin A! To break it down, that is the key antibody that protects your respiratory system from infections. One study showed that after just one hour of singing, these antibodies spiked dramatically.

Running gets your heart pumping and burns calories. However, it doesn’t trigger the same immune boost that singing does. Scientists say it’s the combination of deep breathing, controlled exhalation, and the emotional release that comes with singing that creates this unique effect. Running might make you sweat, but it won’t give you that same antibody kick.

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