Short Stuff: Does singing make you happy?
Singing, especially in groups, is a surprisingly powerful tool for mental, physical, and emotional well-being, with benefits ranging from reduced anxiety to increased life satisfaction, and it’s more popular in the U.S. than any other participatory art form.
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